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Acts 13:22

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 13:22

Verse 22 of 52

Scripture focus

And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the [son] of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

Acts 13:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 13:22

Theological / Devotional

Found David. Paul makes a composite quotation from Ps. 89:20 and 1 Sam. 13:14.

After mine own heart. See 1 Sam. 13:14. David was anointed king because he was a man after God’s own heart, intending to serve God (Ps. 57:7; 108:1), repenting sincerely when he sinned (Ps. 32:5-7 ; 51:1-17). Character is revealed by habitual words and acts.

Fulfil all my will. Reminiscent of God’s words to Cyrus (Isa. 44:28). It states the basic requirement for acceptance with God and service (Luke 22:42; John 14:15; Heb. 10:9). Not great works but doing the Father’s will brings one into the kingdom (Matt. 7:21-23).

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