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Acts 13:22 Cross-References

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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)

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Davidson of Jesse (RUT 4:17), King of Israel (2SA 5:3)
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Jessefather of David (RUT 4:17)

Commentary on Acts 13:22

God's testimony about David - 'I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will' - connects Jesus to Davidic promises. Paul's citation emphasizes that God's choice rested on character ('after mine own heart') rather than external qualifications, pointing forward to Jesus as David's greater Son who perfectly fulfills God's will.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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