1CH 28:4

4 Howbeit Hashem Elohei Yisroel chose me before all the Bais Avi to be Melech over Yisroel l'olam; for He hath chosen Yehudah to be Nagid; and of the Bais Yehudah, the Bais Avi; and among the Bnei Avi He was pleased to make me Melech over kol Yisroel.