31 Bible Verses about Kings
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This will be brought about in his own time by the one ever-blessed Potentate, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords, who alone is possessed of immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or ever can see--to whom be ascribed honour and power for ever. Amen.
To the Immortal King, ever-living, invisible, the one God, be ascribed honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
They are singing the song of Moses, the Servant of God, and the song of the Lamb-- 'Great and marvelous are thy deeds, O Lord, our God, the Almighty. Righteous and true are thy ways, Eternal King.
Then I heard 'what seemed to be the shout of a vast throng, like the sound of many waters,' and like the sound of loud peals of thunder, crying-- 'Hallelujah! For the Lord is King, our God, the Almighty.
and on another occasion also-- 'Thou art a priest for all time of the order of Melchizedek.'
In Scripture, again, it is said to Pharaoh-'It was for this very purpose that I raised thee to the throne, to show my power by my dealings with thee, and to make my name known throughout the world.'
From Thematic Bible
sacred Anointing » Persons who received » Kings
Israel » Defeats » Amoritish » Kings
Kings » Often exercised power arbitrarily
Kings » Exercised great hospitality
Kings » Presented with gifts by strangers
Entering the house, they saw the child with his mother, Mary, and fell at his feet and did homage to him. Then they unpacked their treasures, and offered to the child presents of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Kings » Attended by a body-guard
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Tribute from foreign nations
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Rehoboam (latter part of his reign)
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Proclaiming with trumpets
Kings » Approached with greatest reverence
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Voluntary contributions
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaziah
Kings » When first established in israel, not hereditary
Kings » God reserved to himself the choice of
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » David
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Zimri
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Azariah or uzziah
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Shouting "God save the king"
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Crowning
Kings » Called the lord's anointed
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Anointing
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Enthroning
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Zedekiah
Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoiakim
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Amon
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Feasting
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Sometimes nominated their successors
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Josiah
Kings » Should be » Obeyed
Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God.
You are bound, therefore, to obey, not only through fear of God's punishments, but also as a matter of conscience.
Submit to all human institutions for the Lord's sake, alike to the emperor as the supreme authority,
Kings » God chooses
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Rehoboam (first part of his reign)
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Athaliah, mother of ahaziah (usurper)
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoiachin
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Manasseh
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoahaz
Kings » Officers of » Prime minister
Kings » Right hand of, the place of honor
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Asa
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jeroboam
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Putting into their hands the books of the law
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Receiving homage
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoash or joash
Kings » Who reigned over judah » hezekiah
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jotham
Kings » Officers of » Overseer of royal herds
Kings » Officers of » Master of the wardrobe
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoram, or joram
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Amaziah
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
Kings » Curse not, even in thought
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Nadab
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Abijam or abijah
Kings » Officers of » Confidant or king's special friend
Kings » Judgments upon, when opposed to Christ
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Pekah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahaziah
Kings » Officers of » Comptroller of the household
Kings » Officers of » Cup-bearer
Kings » When good » Are pacified by submission
Kings » Israel asked for, that they might be like the nations
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
Kings » Dwelt in royal palaces
Kings » Officers of » Captain of the guard
Kings » Folly of resisting
Kings » God anoints
Kings » Conspiracies against » Jeroboam against rehoboam
Kings » Guilt and danger of stretching out the hand against
Kings » Israel in seeking, rejected God as their king
Kings » Names of, often changed at their accession
Kings » Pay tribute to
"The Emperor's," they answered: on which he said to them: "Then pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and to God what belongs to God."
This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work. In all cases pay what is due from you--tribute where tribute is due, taxes where taxes are due, respect where respect is due, and honor where honor is due.
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaz
Kings » Attendants of, stood in their presence
Kings » Arrayed in royal apparel
Yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his splendor was not robed like one of these.
Kings » Set up by God
Kings » Officers of » Overseer of the tribute
Kings » Officers of » Scribe or secretary
Kings » Officers of » Recorder
Kings » Officers of » Captain of the host
Kings » Removed by God
Kings » Should be » Honored
Show honour to every one, Love the Brotherhood, 'revere God, honour the emperor.'
In all cases pay what is due from you--tribute where tribute is due, taxes where taxes are due, respect where respect is due, and honor where honor is due.
Kings » The gospel to be preached to
But the Lord said to him: "Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to uphold my Name before the Gentiles and their kings, and the people of Israel.
King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know you do." But Agrippa said to Paul: "You are soon trying to make a Christian of me!"
Kings » Should » Promote the interests of the church
Kings » Speak no evil of
especially those who, following the promptings of their lower nature, indulge their polluting passions and despise all control. Audacious and self-willed, they feel no awe of the Mighty, maligning them,
Kings » They that walk after the flesh despise
especially those who, following the promptings of their lower nature, indulge their polluting passions and despise all control. Audacious and self-willed, they feel no awe of the Mighty, maligning them,
Yet in the very same way these men, too, cherishing vain dreams, pollute our human nature, reject control, and malign the Mighty.
Kings » Required to write and keep by them, a copy of the divine law
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Kings » Evil counsellors should be removed from
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Produce of their own lands
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Their own flocks and herds
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Baasha
Kings » Officers of » Overseer of royal plantations
Kings » Officers of » Overseer of royal vineyards
Kings » Officers of » Overseer of royal camels
Kings » Officers of » Overseer of royal flocks
Kings » Officers of » Overseer of royal farms
Kings » Officers of » First counsellor
Kings » Officers of » Storekeeper
Kings » Officers of » Treasurer
Kings » Often reproved by God
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Kings » Forbidden to multiply » Wives
Kings » Forbidden to multiply » Treasure
Kings » Forbidden to multiply » Horses
Kings » Should » Study the scriptures
Kings » Should » Fear God
Kings » Of israel not to be foreigners
Kings » Sin of israel in seeking
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jeroboam the second
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Pekahiah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Shallum
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Menahem
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Omri
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Kings » Able to enforce their commands
Kings » Dependent on the earth
Kings » Christ is the king of
They will fight with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings; so, too, will those with him who have received the Call and are chosen and faithful.
Kings » Specially warned against » Intemperance
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Zachariah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Elah
Kings » Conspiracies against » Zimri against elah
Kings » Should be » Prayed for
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings should be offered for every one, especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.
Kings » Should » Maintain the cause of the poor and oppressed
Kings » Had power to make war and peace
Kings » Israel warned against seeking
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Offering sacrifice
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Tax on produce of the land
Kings » Specially warned against » Hearkening to lies
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Hoshea
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoahaz
Kings » Conspiracies against » Absalom against david
Kings » Officers of » Providers for the king's table
Kings » Officers of » Armor-bearer
Kings » When good » Love righteous lips
Kings » When good » Honor the diligent
Kings » When good » Speak righteously
Kings » When good » Punish the wicked
Kings » When good » Befriend the good
Kings » When good » Abhor wickedness
Kings » When good » Favor the wise
Kings » Should be » Feared
Kings » Laws for the government of the kingdom by, written by samuel
Kings » Prolong their reign by hating covetousness
Kings » Without understanding, are oppressors
Kings » Numerous subjects the honor of
Kings » Christ is the prince of
and from Jesus Christ, ' the faithful Witness, the First-born from the dead, and the Ruler of all the Kings of the earth.' To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his own blood--
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Tax on foreign merchandise
Kings » Specially warned against » Impurity
Kings » Specially warned against » Lying
Kings » Conspiracies against » Shallum, against zachariah
Kings » Conspiracies against » Adonijah against solomon
Kings » Conspiracies against » Menahem against shallum
Kings » Conspiracies against » Pekah against menahem
Kings » Conspiracies against » Baasha against nadab
Kings » Conspiracies against » Omri against zimri
Kings » Good--exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Kings » Good--exemplified » Uzziah
Kings » Good--exemplified » David
Kings » Good--exemplified » Asa
Kings » When good » Discountenance evil
Kings » Should » Investigate all matters
Kings » Should » Not pervert judgment
Kings » Should » Serve Christ
Kings » Should » Rule in the fear of God
Kings » Reign by direction of Christ
Kings » Be not presumptuous before
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Covenanting to govern lawfully
Kings » Conspiracies against » Jehu against joram
Kings » Good--exemplified » hezekiah
Kings » Good--exemplified » Josiah
Kings » Should » Nourish the church
Kings » Supreme judges of nations
Kings » Should » Keep the law of God
Kings » Resistance to, is resistance to the ordinance of God
Therefore he who sets himself against the authorities is resisting God's appointment, and those who resist will bring a judgment upon themselves.
Kings » Punishment for resisting the lawful authority of
Therefore he who sets himself against the authorities is resisting God's appointment, and those who resist will bring a judgment upon themselves.
Kings » First given to israel in anger
Kings » Not save by their armies
Kings » God ordains
Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God.
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Girding on the sword
Kings » When good » Regard God as their strength
Kings » Wrath
Kings » Favour
Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Kings
especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.
The Nation » Kings » Decrees of
About that time an edict was issued by the Emperor Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole Empire.
The Nation » Kings » Coronations of
The Nation » Kings » Thrones of
On an appointed day Herod, wearing his state-robes, seated himself on his throne, and delivered an oration.
The Nation » Kings » Wrath of
The Nation » Kings » Sceptres of
while of the Son he said-- 'God is thy throne for ever and ever; The scepter of his Kingdom is the scepter of Justice;
The Nation » Kings » Favour of
Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
The Nation » Kings » Promises of
And when his daughter--that is, the daughter of Herodias--came in and danced, she delighted Herod and those who were dining with him. 'Ask me for whatever you like,' the King said to the girl, 'and I will give it to you';
Treasure cities » Built » Storage » Kings » Substances
Wrath » Of kings » Kings
Topics on Kings
Attitudes Towards Kings
1 Timothy 2:2especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.
Jesus As King Of Kings
1 Timothy 6:15This will be brought about in his own time by the one ever-blessed Potentate, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords,
Killing Kings
Hebrews 7:1It was this Melchizedek, King of Salem and Priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and gave him his blessing;
Kings Of All Israel Or Judah
Matthew 2:22But, hearing that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod as King of Judea, he was afraid to go back there; and having been warned in a dream, he went into the part of the country called Galilee.
Kings of judah
Matthew 2:1After the birth of Jesus at Bethlehem in Judea, in the reign of King Herod, some Astrologers from the East arrived in Jerusalem, asking:
Kings Summoning
Matthew 2:7Then Herod secretly sent for the Astrologers, and ascertained from them the date of the appearance of the star;
Making Kings
John 6:15But Jesus, having discovered that they were intending to come and carry him off to make him King, retired again up the hill, quite alone.
Nature Of Kings
Matthew 11:8"What did you go out into the Wilderness to look at? A reed waving in the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man richly dressed? Why, those who wear rich things are to be found in the courts of kings!
Shepherds, As Kings And Leaders
John 10:11I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.
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