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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 their armies</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/k/kings_and_their_armies.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 their armies</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_the_people_of_israel.htm" title="Kings and the people of Israel">◄</a> Kings and their armies <a href="/topical/k/kings_and_their_land.htm" title="Kings and their land">►</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 their armies play a significant role in the unfolding of God's plan for His people. The institution of kingship in Israel, as well as the military endeavors of these kings, are pivotal in understanding the historical and theological context of the Bible.<br><br><b>The Role of Kings</b><br><br>The concept of kingship in Israel begins with the people's demand for a king to lead them, as recorded in <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/8.htm">1 Samuel 8</a>. The Israelites desired to be like other nations, with a monarch to govern and lead them into battle. Despite the prophet Samuel's warnings about the potential pitfalls of monarchy, God instructed Samuel to anoint Saul as the first king of Israel (1 Samuel 9-10).<br><br>Kings in Israel were expected to be more than mere political leaders; they were to be shepherds of God's people, ruling with justice and righteousness. The king was seen as God's anointed, a representative of divine authority on earth. This is evident in the anointing of David, a man after God's own heart, who established a model of kingship that pointed to the coming Messiah (<a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>).<br><br><b>Military Campaigns and Armies</b><br><br>The armies of Israel, under the leadership of their kings, were often engaged in battles to defend the nation and expand its territories. The military exploits of these kings are chronicled throughout the historical books of the Old Testament.<br><br>Saul, the first king, led Israel in numerous battles against the Philistines, though his reign was marred by disobedience to God (1 Samuel 13-15). David, his successor, was a formidable military leader who expanded Israel's borders and secured peace through strategic victories (2 Samuel 8). His reliance on God for victory is exemplified in his confrontation with Goliath, where he declared, "The battle is the LORD’s" (<a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a>).<br><br>Solomon, David's son, inherited a kingdom at peace, largely due to David's military successes. Solomon's reign is noted for its prosperity and the building of the Temple, rather than military conquests (1 Kings 5-8).<br><br>Subsequent kings, such as Jehoshaphat and Hezekiah, also led their armies in defense of the nation. Jehoshaphat sought the Lord's guidance in battle, famously declaring, "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You" (<a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a>). Hezekiah's faith in God was evident when Jerusalem was threatened by the Assyrian army, and God delivered the city miraculously (2 Kings 19).<br><br><b>Divine Sovereignty and Human Leadership</b><br><br>Throughout the biblical narrative, the successes and failures of kings and their armies underscore the theme of divine sovereignty. While human leaders wielded power and commanded armies, ultimate victory and security were attributed to God's intervention and favor. The psalmist captures this sentiment, stating, "Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God" (<a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a>).<br><br>The kings of Israel and their armies serve as a reminder of the need for godly leadership and reliance on divine guidance. Their accounts illustrate the tension between human ambition and divine will, highlighting the importance of obedience to God in the exercise of authority and power.</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 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href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--when_good--abhor_wickedness.htm">Kings: when Good: Abhor Wickedness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--when_good--befriend_the_good.htm">Kings: when Good: Befriend the Good</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--when_good--discountenance_evil.htm">Kings: when Good: Discountenance Evil</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--when_good--favour_the_wise.htm">Kings: when Good: Favour the Wise</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--when_good--honor_the_diligent.htm">Kings: when Good: Honor the Diligent</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--when_good--love_righteous_lips.htm">Kings: when Good: Love Righteous Lips</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--when_good--punish_the_wicked.htm">Kings: when Good: Punish the Wicked</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--when_good--regard_god_as_their_strength.htm">Kings: when Good: Regard God As Their Strength</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--when_good--speak_righteously.htm">Kings: when Good: Speak Righteously</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_all_israel--david.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over all Israel: David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_all_israel--rehoboam_(first_part_of_his_reign).htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over all Israel: Rehoboam (First Part of his Reign)</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_all_israel--saul.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over all Israel: Saul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_all_israel--solomon.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over all Israel: Solomon</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--ahab.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over 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 href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--pekahiah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Pekahiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--shallum.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Shallum</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--zachariah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Zachariah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--zimri.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Zimri</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--abijam_or_abijah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Abijam or Abijah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--ahaz.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaz</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--ahaziah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaziah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--amaziah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--amon.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amon</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--asa.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Asa</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--athaliah,_mother_of_ahaziah_(usurper).htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Athaliah, Mother of Ahaziah (Usurper)</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--azariah_or_uzziah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Azariah or Uzziah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--hezekiah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Hezekiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--jehoahaz.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoahaz</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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 href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--manasseh.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Manasseh</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--rehoboam_(latter_part_of_his_reign).htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: 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