Bible Dictionary

King

a ruler who exercises authority over a kingdom or people

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

67 of 116

Letter

K

Meaning

a ruler who exercises authority over a kingdom or people

Key Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 17:14
  • 1 Samuel 8:5
  • Psalm 2:6
  • Revelation 19:16

Also Called

kings ruler

Related Terms

Basic Meaning

A king is a ruler who exercises authority over a kingdom or people.

The word is associated with government, leadership, and rule.


Biblical Usage

Kings appear throughout Scripture in historical, prophetic, and teaching passages.

References to kings occur from Genesis through Revelation.


  • Kingdom
  • Throne
  • Authority

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Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 17:14
  • 1 Samuel 8:5
  • Psalm 2:6
  • Revelation 19:16

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