Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
Spoken of warriors (Ex. 15:4; Judg. 20:16), of the Hebrew nation (Ps. 105:43; Dt. 7:7), of Jerusalem as the seat of the temple (1 Ki. 11:13). Christ is the "chosen" of God (Isa. 42:1); and the apostles are "chosen" for their work (Acts 10:41). It is said with regard to those who do not profit by their opportunities that "many are called, but few are chosen" (Mt. 20:16).