The Lord

1 Samuel 28:17, 18
He has done exactly what He spoke through me: The LORD has torn the kingship out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David. . . .

1 Kings 11:20, 31
And the sister of Tahpenes bore Hadad a son named Genubath. Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh's palace, and Genubath lived there among the sons of Pharaoh. . . .

hath given

1 Samuel 2:7, 8
The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. . . .

Jeremiah 27:5, 6
By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. . . .

Daniel 4:17, 32
This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High is ruler over the kingdom of mankind, and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.' . . .

John 19:11
Jesus answered, "You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin."

Romans 13:1
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

a neighbour

1 Samuel 13:14
But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD."

1 Samuel 16:12
So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him, for he is the one."

Acts 13:22
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: 'I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.'