Psalm 135:4 For the Lord has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His special treasure.
God chose the people of Israel, the line of Judah for a reason. He chose them not because He loved them more than other people but because of their returned love.
God chose people who would love Him back and would bring glory to Him.
The church continues to grow far beyond the chosen few in those days to people all around the world who are willing to accept Jesus Christ as Saviour and King.
God looks to us more than gold and silver and other riches we often cannot see past – because of His great love for us!