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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Rulers</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_rulers.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/judges/2-16.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/r/rulers.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Rulers</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_ruler_of_this_world.htm" title="The Ruler of This World">◄</a> The Rulers <a href="/topical/t/the_rulers_and_judges.htm" title="The Rulers and Judges">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the biblical context, "The Rulers" refers to various individuals and groups who held positions of authority and governance over the people of Israel and other nations mentioned in the Scriptures. These rulers played significant roles in the unfolding narrative of the Bible, influencing the spiritual, political, and social dynamics of their times.<br><br><b>Old Testament Rulers</b><br><br>1. <b>Patriarchs and Judges</b>: The early rulers of Israel were the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were chosen by God to lead their families and establish the nation of Israel. Following the patriarchal period, the Judges served as leaders and deliverers of Israel during times of oppression. Notable judges include Deborah, Gideon, and Samson. <a href="/judges/2-16.htm">Judges 2:16</a> states, "Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of these raiders."<br><br>2. <b>Kings of Israel and Judah</b>: The establishment of the monarchy marked a significant shift in Israel's governance. Saul was the first king, followed by David, who was a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>). David's son Solomon succeeded him, known for his wisdom and the building of the Temple. The kingdom eventually divided into Israel and Judah, each with its own line of kings. Some kings, like Hezekiah and Josiah, were faithful to God, while others led the people into idolatry.<br><br>3. <b>Foreign Rulers</b>: Throughout the Old Testament, foreign rulers such as Pharaoh of Egypt, Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, and Cyrus of Persia played pivotal roles in Israel's history. These rulers were often instruments of God's judgment or deliverance. For instance, Cyrus is mentioned in <a href="/isaiah/45.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a> as the Lord's anointed, who would subdue nations and set the exiles free.<br><br><b>New Testament Rulers</b><br><br>1. <b>Herodian Dynasty</b>: During the New Testament period, the Herodian dynasty ruled over parts of Israel under Roman authority. Herod the Great, known for his architectural projects and the massacre of the innocents (<a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Matthew 2:16</a>), was the most notable ruler of this dynasty. His sons, Herod Antipas and Herod Archelaus, continued to rule after his death.<br><br>2. <b>Roman Authorities</b>: The Roman Empire exerted significant influence over the region during the time of Jesus and the early church. Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, played a crucial role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus (<a href="/john/19.htm">John 19:1-16</a>). The Apostle Paul also interacted with Roman rulers such as Felix, Festus, and Agrippa during his missionary journeys and trials (Acts 24-26).<br><br>3. <b>Jewish Religious Leaders</b>: The Sanhedrin, composed of chief priests, scribes, and elders, held religious authority over the Jewish people. They were instrumental in the arrest and trial of Jesus (<a href="/mark/14-53.htm">Mark 14:53-65</a>) and later opposed the apostles' preaching of the Gospel (<a href="/acts/4.htm">Acts 4:1-22</a>).<br><br><b>Spiritual Rulers</b><br><br>The Bible also speaks of spiritual rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> highlights the spiritual battle against these forces: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."<br><br>Throughout the biblical narrative, rulers are depicted as instruments of God's sovereign plan, whether they are leading His people in righteousness or serving as agents of His judgment. The Scriptures emphasize that all authority ultimately comes from God, as stated in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a>: "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God."</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/rulers.htm">Rulers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/rulers_of_the_city.htm">Rulers of the City</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--abraham.htm">Rulers: Abraham</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--character_and_qualifications_of.htm">Rulers: Character and Qualifications of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--chastised.htm">Rulers: Chastised</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--duties_of.htm">Rulers: Duties of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--esau,_and_the_dukes_of_edom.htm">Rulers: Esau, and the Dukes of Edom</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--heads_of_families.htm">Rulers: Heads of Families</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--isaac.htm">Rulers: Isaac</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--ishmael.htm">Rulers: Ishmael</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--judah.htm">Rulers: Judah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--melchizedek.htm">Rulers: Melchizedek</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--nimrod.htm">Rulers: Nimrod</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--patriarchal.htm">Rulers: Patriarchal</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--abimelech,_in_his_treatment_of_isaac.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Abimelech, in his Treatment of Isaac</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--artaxerxes,_in_commissioning_ezra_to_restore_the_forms_of_worship_at_jerusalem.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Artaxerxes, in Commissioning Ezra to Restore the Forms of Worship at Jerusalem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--asa,_in_abolishing_sodomy_and_other_abominations_of_idolatry.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Asa, in Abolishing Sodomy and Other Abominations of Idolatry</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--cyrus,_in_emancipating_the_jews.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Cyrus, in Emancipating the Jews</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--darius,_in_advancing_the_rebuilding_of_the_temple.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Darius, in Advancing the Rebuilding of the Temple</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--hezekiah,_in_his_fear_of_the_lord.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Hezekiah, in his Fear of the Lord</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--jehoshaphat,_in_walking_in_the_ways_of_the_lord.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Jehoshaphat, in Walking in the Ways of the Lord</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--joseph,_in_how_he_conducted_the_affairs_of_egypt.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Joseph, in How he Conducted the Affairs of Egypt</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--josiah,_in_repairing_the_temple_and_in_other_good_works.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Josiah, in Repairing the Temple and in Other Good Works</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--king_of_nineveh,_in_repenting,_and_proclaimimg_a_fast.htm">Rulers: Righteous: King of Nineveh, in Repenting, and Proclaimimg a Fast</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--moses,_in_his_administration_of_the_affairs_of_the_people_of_israel.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Moses, in his Administration of the Affairs of the People of Israel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--nehemiah.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Nehemiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--pharaoh,_in_his_treatment_of_abraham.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Pharaoh, in his Treatment of Abraham</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--pharaoh,_in_his_treatment_of_jacob_and_his_family.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Pharaoh, in his Treatment of Jacob and his Family</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--samuel,_in_not_receiving_compensation_for_judgment.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Samuel, in not Receiving Compensation for Judgment</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--saul,_after_the_defeat_of_the_ammonites.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Saul, After the Defeat of the Ammonites</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--righteous--solomon,_according_to_the_testimony_of_the_queen_of_sheba.htm">Rulers: Righteous: Solomon, According to the Testimony of the Queen of Sheba</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--ahab,_serving_baal.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Ahab, Serving Baal</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--ahasuerus_and_haman,_decreeing_the_death_of_all_jews_(genocide).htm">Rulers: Wicked: Ahasuerus and Haman, Decreeing the Death of all Jews (Genocide)</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--ahaz,_burning_his_own_children_in_idolatrous_sacrifice.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Ahaz, Burning his own Children in Idolatrous Sacrifice</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--ahaziah,_doing_evil_like_the_household_of_ahab.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Ahaziah, Doing Evil Like the Household of Ahab</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--amaziah,_worshiping_the_gods_of_seir.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Amaziah, Worshiping the Gods of Seir</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--amon,_who_followed_the_evil_example_of_manasseh.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Amon, Who Followed the Evil Example of Manasseh</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--ananias,_the_high_priest,_commanding_to_strike_paul.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Ananias, the High Priest, Commanding to Strike Paul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--and_persecuting_jeremiah.htm">Rulers: Wicked: And Persecuting Jeremiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--asa,_imprisoning_the_seer,_and_oppressing_the_people.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Asa, Imprisoning the Seer, and Oppressing the People</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--baasha,_walking_in_the_ways_of_jeroboam.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Baasha, Walking in the Ways of Jeroboam</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--belshazzar,_in_drunkenness_and_committing_sacrilege.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Belshazzar, in Drunkenness and Committing Sacrilege</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--confiscating_naboth's_vineyard.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Confiscating Naboth's Vineyard</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--conspiring_against_pekahiah_and_assassinating_him.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Conspiring Against Pekahiah and Assassinating Him</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--darius,_in_deifying_himself.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Darius, in Deifying Himself</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--david,_numbering_israel_and_judah.htm">Rulers: Wicked: David, Numbering Israel and Judah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--debauching_themselves_and_the_worshipers.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Debauching Themselves and the Worshipers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--eli's_sons,_desecrating_the_sacrifices.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Eli's Sons, Desecrating the Sacrifices</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--exalting_debased_persons_to_the_priesthood.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Exalting Debased Persons to the Priesthood</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--hanun,_maltreating_david's_servants.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Hanun, Maltreating David's Servants</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--hazael,_committing_pillage_(plundering).htm">Rulers: Wicked: Hazael, Committing Pillage (Plundering)</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--herod_agrippa_i,_persecuting_the_congregation_in_jerusalem.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Herod Agrippa I, Persecuting the Congregation in Jerusalem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--herod_antipas,_in_beheading_john_the_baptist.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Herod Antipas, in Beheading John the Baptist</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--herod_antipas,_in_craftiness_and_tyranny.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Herod Antipas, in Craftiness and Tyranny</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--herod_the_great,_killing_the_infants_in_bethlehem.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Herod the Great, Killing the Infants in Bethlehem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--hoshea,_who_conspired_against_pekah.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Hoshea, Who Conspired Against Pekah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--jehoahaz,_in_following_the_sins_of_jeroboam.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Jehoahaz, in Following the Sins of Jeroboam</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--jehoahaz,_who_followed_in_the_ways_of_his_forefathers.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Jehoahaz, Who Followed in the Ways of his Forefathers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--jehoash,_in_following_the_wicked_example_of_jeroboam.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Jehoash, in Following the Wicked Example of Jeroboam</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--jehoiachin,_in_walking_in_the_ways_of_his_forefathers.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Jehoiachin, in Walking in the Ways of his Forefathers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--jehoiakim,_in_walking_in_the_ways_of_his_forefathers.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Jehoiakim, in Walking in the Ways of his Forefathers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--jehoram,_cleaving_to_the_sins_of_jeroboam.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Jehoram, Cleaving to the Sins of Jeroboam</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--jehoram,_walking_in_the_ways_of_the_kings_of_israel.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Jehoram, Walking in the Ways of the Kings of Israel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rulers--wicked--jehu,_departing_not_from_the_sins_of_jeroboam.htm">Rulers: Wicked: Jehu, Departing not from the Sins of Jeroboam</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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