Tafsir of Ta-Ha 20:13

وأنا اخترتك

And I have chosen you. is similar to His statement,

إنى اصطفيتك على الناس برسلتي وبكلمي

I have chosen you above men by My Messages, and by My speaking (to you). (7:144) This means over all human beings of that time. It has also been said that Allah said, "O Musa, do you know why I chose to speak to you directly out of all of the people!'' Musa said, "No.'' Allah then said, "Because I have not made anyone humble himself as much as you have humbled yourself. '' Concerning Allah's statement,

فاستمع لما يوحى

So listen to that which will be revealed. "Now listen to what I say to you and what I reveal to you.''