247. And their Prophet said to them: "Surely, Allah has appointed Talut (Saul) (616) for you as a king. They said: "How can he have the right of kingship over us (617)? Whereas we are more entitled(618) for the kingship than he and he has not been given ample wealth". He (Talut) said: "Surely, Allah has chosen him (619)over you and has increased him (620) abundantly in knowledge and body. And Allah bestows His kingdom to whom He wills. And Allah is All-Encompass ing, All-Knowing.
Surah Name : Al-Baqarah Surah Number : 2 Ayat Number: 247
249. Then when Talut left the city with his army he said: "Surely, Allah will test you (624) with a stream. Whoso drinks water from it is not of me (625) and whoso does not drink of it is mine (626), Except he who takes a sip with his hand (627). Yet, all drank of it except a few of them(628). When he (Talut) and the believers with him (629)crossed the stream, they said: "We have no power (630) against Jalut (Goliath) and his armies". Those who were sure to meet (631)Allah said: "That often a small party has triumphed over a large party by Allah's Command"(632). And, verily, Allah is with the steadfast (patient) (633).
Surah Name : Al-Baqarah Surah Number : 2 Ayat Number: 249