Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Acts 13:23

"Of this man`s seed hath God according to promise brought unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus;" — Acts 13:23 (ASV)

Paul’s Christian proclamation begins by announcing that God has brought forth the messianic Deliverer from David’s line in the person of Jesus. The promise Paul alludes to is in Isa 11:1–16, a messianic passage of special importance for Judaism because it speaks of the Messiah’s descent from David, of his righteous rule, of his victories, and of the establishment of his kingdom.