Thematic Bible: Of israel and judah rulers
Thematic Bible
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Only he must not amass horses for himself or cause the people to return to Egypt to obtain more horses. For the LORD said you must never return that way again.
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing.
"Pay careful attention to your duties, because you are judging not only for the sake of human beings but also for the LORD and he is present with you as you make your rulings.
Therefore, kings, act wisely! Earthly rulers, be warned! Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.
"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.
You are to look for capable men among the people, men who fear God, men of integrity who hate dishonest gain. You are to set these men over them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Choose for yourselves wise and discerning men, known to your tribes, and appoint them as your leaders.
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt.
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Examples of honour rendered to
Then he provided him with a chariot as his second-in-command, outfitted with a group of people who shouted out in front of him, "Bow your knees!" And that's how Pharaoh set Joseph over the entire land of Egypt.
Then Samuel told all the people, "Do you see the man whom the LORD has chosen? For there is no one like him among all the people." Then all the people shouted, "Long live the king!"
So the king returned to Israel as far as the Jordan River.
The following day, Solomon sent the people away as they blessed the king. Then they went back to their tents, rejoicing and glad for all the good things that the LORD had done for his servant David and to his people Israel.
They told King Nebuchadnezzar, "Your majesty, live forever.
"I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, that I can defend myself today against all the accusations of the Jewish leaders,
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