King
From Eco-Bible 1
These are notes for an incomplete "Concept" page.
- Information is being added as the Bible Pages are added. In the end, everything will be compiled, further information added (as necessary), broken links connected, etc.
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See also Authority.
(Though the concept of "king" began as a rebellion against God, God ultimately turned it around and used it to accomplish good. Jesus Christ is the "King of Kings.")
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- The people wanted a king "like the other nations." They wanted a king to lead them, instead of God. This was an act of wickedness, for which God punished them (with the destruction of their wheat crop).
- Even so, if they would not turn away to false gods, he would not forsake them, for his own sake.
- 1Sa 12:25 "But if you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed, both you and your king."
- A characteristic of the righteous king: Psa 72:2 He will judge your [God's] people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.
- Concerning the righteous king: Psa 72:11 Yes, all kings shall fall down before him. All nations shall serve him. (etc.)
- The need to obey the king {i.e., the person in authority over you)...
Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.
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