Where in the bible does it say that God chose Israel because they were a small nation and people would know that God was in control?

Answer 1

(Deuteronomy 7:6-9) 6 "For you are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth. 7 "The LORD did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any other people, for you were the least of all peoples; 8 "but because the LORD loves you, and because He would keep the oath which He swore to your fathers, the LORD has brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 9 "Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments;

Answer 2

There is no specific verse that states that God chose Israel because they were a small nation to show His control. However, in Deuteronomy 7:6-8, it is written that God chose Israel out of love for them and to fulfill the promises He made to their ancestors. It is through their obedience and faithfulness that the world would recognize God's power and presence.