Wathilah bin al-Asqa' (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Allah chose Banu Kinanah from Banu Isma'il, chose Quraysh from Banu Kinanah, chose Banu Hashim from Quraysh, and chose me from Banu Hashim."
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب النكاح / 13764