And their prophet said to them, “”Allah has certainly raised Talut as your king.”” They said, “”How can he hold authority over us when we deserve the authority more than him and he has not (even) been given abundance of wealth?”” (The prophet) said, “”Allah has certainly chosen him above you and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and physique and Allah grants His authority to whom He wills and Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing.””