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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: Kings and Officials</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/k/kings_and_officials.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><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/bsb/1_samuel/8.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/k/kings.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> > Kings and Officials</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/k/kings_and_nobles.htm" title="Kings and Nobles">◄</a> Kings and Officials <a href="/topical/k/kings_and_officials_of_judah.htm" title="Kings and Officials of Judah">►</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 narrative, kings and officials play pivotal roles in the unfolding of God's plan for His people. The institution of kingship in Israel marks a significant transition in the governance of the nation, reflecting both divine sovereignty and human agency.<br><br><b>Kingship in Israel</b><br><br>The concept of kingship in Israel begins with the people's request for a king to lead them, as recorded in <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/8.htm">1 Samuel 8</a>. Despite the prophet Samuel's warnings about the potential abuses of monarchical power, God instructs Samuel to anoint Saul as the first king of Israel. This event marks the transition from the period of the judges to a centralized monarchy. The Berean Standard Bible records God's response to Samuel: "Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king" (<a href="/1_samuel/8-7.htm">1 Samuel 8:7</a>).<br><br><b>The United Monarchy</b><br><br>The united monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon represents a period of relative stability and prosperity. David, described as a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>), establishes Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. His reign is marked by military victories and the establishment of a covenantal promise that his descendants would rule perpetually (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>).<br><br>Solomon, David's son, is renowned for his wisdom and the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. However, Solomon's later years are marred by idolatry and political alliances that lead to the division of the kingdom after his death (<a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">1 Kings 11:11-13</a>).<br><br><b>The Divided Kingdom</b><br><br>Following Solomon's reign, the kingdom splits into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. This division leads to a series of kings, many of whom are characterized by their failure to uphold the covenant with God. The northern kingdom, in particular, is plagued by idolatry and political instability, culminating in its conquest by the Assyrians in 722 BC (<a href="/2_kings/17-6.htm">2 Kings 17:6</a>).<br><br>In contrast, the southern kingdom of Judah experiences periods of reform under kings like Hezekiah and Josiah, who seek to restore true worship and adherence to the Law. Despite these efforts, Judah eventually falls to the Babylonians in 586 BC, leading to the exile (<a href="/2_kings/25-8.htm">2 Kings 25:8-11</a>).<br><br><b>Role of Officials</b><br><br>Throughout the biblical narrative, officials serve as key figures in the administration of the kingdom. These include prophets, priests, and other court officials who advise the king and execute his decrees. The role of the prophet is particularly significant, as prophets often serve as God's mouthpiece, calling kings and the nation to repentance and adherence to the covenant.<br><br>One notable example is the prophet Nathan, who confronts King David over his sin with Bathsheba (<a href="/2_samuel/12.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-14</a>). Similarly, the prophet Elijah challenges King Ahab and the prophets of Baal, demonstrating God's power and authority (<a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">1 Kings 18:17-40</a>).<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b><br><br>The institution of kingship and the role of officials in Israel highlight the tension between divine sovereignty and human leadership. While kings are anointed by God and serve as His representatives, their failures underscore the need for a perfect and eternal king. This anticipation is fulfilled in the New Testament with the coming of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, who establishes an everlasting kingdom (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>).<br><br>The biblical portrayal of kings and officials serves as a reminder of the importance of righteous leadership and the ultimate sovereignty of God over the affairs of nations.</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/k/kings.htm">Kings</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/k/kings_king.htm">Kings King</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings_of_israel_not_to_be_foreigners.htm">Kings of Israel not to be Foreigners</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings_without_understanding,_are_oppressors.htm">Kings without Understanding, are Oppressors</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--able_to_enforce_their_commands.htm">Kings: Able to Enforce Their Commands</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--approached_with_greatest_reverence.htm">Kings: Approached With Greatest Reverence</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--arrayed_in_royal_apparel.htm">Kings: Arrayed in Royal Apparel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--attendants_of,_stood_in_their_presence.htm">Kings: Attendants of, Stood in Their Presence</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--attended_by_a_body-guard.htm">Kings: Attended by a Body-Guard</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--be_not_presumptuous_before.htm">Kings: Be not Presumptuous Before</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--called_the_lord's_anointed.htm">Kings: Called the Lord's Anointed</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_anointing.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Anointing</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_covenanting_to_govern_lawfully.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Covenanting to Govern Lawfully</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_crowning.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Crowning</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_enthroning.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Enthroning</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_feasting.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Feasting</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_girding_on_the_sword.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Girding on the Sword</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_offering_sacrifice.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Offering Sacrifice</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_proclaiming_with_trumpets.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Proclaiming With Trumpets</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_putting_into_their_hands_the_books_of_the_law.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Putting Into Their Hands the Books of the Law</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_receiving_homage.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Receiving Homage</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_shouting_god_save_the_king.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Shouting "God Save the King"</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--christ_is_the_king_of.htm">Kings: Christ is the King of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--christ_is_the_prince_of.htm">Kings: Christ is the Prince of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--absalom_against_david.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Absalom Against David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--adonijah_against_solomon.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Adonijah Against Solomon</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--baasha_against_nadab.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Baasha Against Nadab</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--jehu_against_joram.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Jehu Against Joram</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--jeroboam_against_rehoboam.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Jeroboam Against Rehoboam</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--menahem_against_shallum.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Menahem Against Shallum</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--omri_against_zimri.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Omri Against Zimri</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--pekah_against_menahem.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Pekah Against Menahem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--shallum_against_zachariah.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Shallum Against Zachariah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--zimri_against_elah.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Zimri Against Elah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--curse_not,_even_in_thought.htm">Kings: Curse Not, Even in Thought</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--dependent_on_the_earth.htm">Kings: Dependent on the Earth</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--dwelt_in_royal_palaces.htm">Kings: Dwelt in Royal Palaces</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--evil_counsellors_should_be_removed_from.htm">Kings: Evil Counsellors should be Removed From</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--exercised_great_hospitality.htm">Kings: Exercised Great Hospitality</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--first_given_to_israel_in_anger.htm">Kings: First Given to Israel in Anger</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--folly_of_resisting.htm">Kings: Folly of Resisting</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--forbidden_to_multiply--horses.htm">Kings: Forbidden to Multiply: Horses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--forbidden_to_multiply--treasure.htm">Kings: Forbidden to Multiply: Treasure</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--forbidden_to_multiply--wives.htm">Kings: Forbidden to Multiply: Wives</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--god_anoints.htm">Kings: God Anoints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--god_chooses.htm">Kings: God Chooses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--god_ordains.htm">Kings: God Ordains</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--god_reserved_to_himself_the_choice_of.htm">Kings: God Reserved to Himself the Choice of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--good--amaziah.htm">Kings: Good: Amaziah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--good--asa.htm">Kings: Good: Asa</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--good--david.htm">Kings: Good: David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--good--hezekiah.htm">Kings: Good: Hezekiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--good--jehoshaphat.htm">Kings: Good: Jehoshaphat</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--good--josiah.htm">Kings: Good: Josiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--good--uzziah.htm">Kings: Good: Uzziah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--guilt_and_danger_of_stretching_out_the_hand_against.htm">Kings: Guilt and Danger of Stretching out the Hand Against</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--had_power_to_make_war_and_peace.htm">Kings: had Power to Make War and Peace</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--israel_asked_for,_that_they_might_be_like_the_nations.htm">Kings: Israel Asked For, That They Might be Like the Nations</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--israel_in_seeking,_rejected_god_as_their_king.htm">Kings: Israel in Seeking, Rejected God As Their King</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--israel_warned_against_seeking.htm">Kings: Israel Warned Against Seeking</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--judgments_upon,_when_opposed_to_christ.htm">Kings: Judgments Upon, when Opposed to Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--laws_for_the_government_of_the_kingdom_by,_written_by_samuel.htm">Kings: Laws for the Government of the Kingdom By, Written by Samuel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--names_of,_often_changed_at_their_accession.htm">Kings: Names of, often Changed at Their Accession</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--not_save_by_their_armies.htm">Kings: Not Save by Their Armies</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--numerous_subjects_the_honor_of.htm">Kings: Numerous Subjects the Honor of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_armour-bearer.htm">Kings: Officers of Armour-Bearer</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_captain_of_the_guard.htm">Kings: Officers of Captain of the Guard</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_captain_of_the_host.htm">Kings: Officers of Captain of the Host</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_comptroller_of_the_household.htm">Kings: Officers of Comptroller of the Household</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_confidant_or_king's_special_friend.htm">Kings: Officers of Confidant or King's Special Friend</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_cup-bearer.htm">Kings: Officers of Cup-Bearer</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_first_counsellor.htm">Kings: Officers of First Counsellor</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_master_of_the_wardrobe.htm">Kings: Officers of Master of the Wardrobe</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_camels.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Camels</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_farms.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Farms</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_flocks.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Flocks</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_herds.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Herds</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_plantations.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Plantations</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_vineyards.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Vineyards</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_the_tribute.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of the Tribute</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_prime_minister.htm">Kings: Officers of Prime Minister</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_providers_for_the_king's_table.htm">Kings: Officers of Providers for the King's Table</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_recorder.htm">Kings: Officers of Recorder</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_scribe_or_secretary.htm">Kings: Officers of Scribe or Secretary</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_storekeeper.htm">Kings: Officers of Storekeeper</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_treasurer.htm">Kings: Officers of Treasurer</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--often_exercised_power_arbitrarily.htm">Kings: Often Exercised Power Arbitrarily</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--often_reproved_by_god.htm">Kings: Often Reproved by God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--pay_tribute_to.htm">Kings: Pay Tribute To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--presented_with_gifts_by_strangers.htm">Kings: Presented With Gifts by Strangers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--prolong_their_reign_by_hating_covetousness.htm">Kings: Prolong Their Reign by Hating Covetousness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--punished_for_transgressing_the_divine_law.htm">Kings: Punished for Transgressing the Divine Law</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--punishment_for_resisting_the_lawful_authority_of.htm">Kings: Punishment for Resisting the Lawful Authority of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--reign_by_direction_of_christ.htm">Kings: Reign by Direction of Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--removed_by_god.htm">Kings: Removed by God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--rendered_hereditary_in_the_family_of_david.htm">Kings: Rendered Hereditary in the Family of David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--required_to_write_and_keep_by_them,_a_copy_of_the_divine_law.htm">Kings: Required to Write and Keep by Them, a Copy of the Divine Law</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--resistance_to,_is_resistance_to_the_ordinance_of_god.htm">Kings: Resistance To, is Resistance to the Ordinance of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--right_hand_of,_the_place_of_honor.htm">Kings: Right Hand of, the Place of Honor</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--set_up_by_god.htm">Kings: Set up by God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_be_feared.htm">Kings: should be Feared</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_be_honored.htm">Kings: should be Honored</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_be_obeyed.htm">Kings: should be Obeyed</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_be_prayed_for.htm">Kings: should be Prayed For</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_be_reverenced.htm">Kings: should be Reverenced</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_fear_god.htm">Kings: should Fear God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_investigate_all_matters.htm">Kings: should Investigate all Matters</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_keep_the_law_of_god.htm">Kings: should Keep the Law of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_maintain_the_cause_of_the_poor_and_oppressed.htm">Kings: should Maintain the Cause of the Poor and Oppressed</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_not_pervert_judgment.htm">Kings: should not Pervert Judgment</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_nourish_the_church.htm">Kings: should Nourish the Church</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_promote_the_interests_of_the_church.htm">Kings: should Promote the Interests of the Church</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--should_rule_in_the_fear_of_god.htm">Kings: should Rule in the 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Israel: Ahab</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--ahaziah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Ahaziah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--baasha.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Baasha</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--elah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Elah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--hoshea.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Hoshea</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--jehoahaz.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehoahaz</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--jehoash_or_joash.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehoash or Joash</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--jehoram_or_joram.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehoram or Joram</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--jehu.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehu</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--jeroboam.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jeroboam</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--jeroboam_the_second.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jeroboam the Second</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--menahem.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Menahem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--nadab.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Nadab</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--omri.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Omri</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--pekah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Pekah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--jehoiachin.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoiachin</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--jehoiakim.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoiakim</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--jehoram_or_joram.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoram or Joram</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--jehoshaphat.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoshaphat</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--joash_or_jehoash.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Joash or Jehoash</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--josiah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Josiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--jotham.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jotham</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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