Quotes about Ruler

He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem.

And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”

Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.

When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,

Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son.

Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.

That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.

The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

‘Since the day I brought My people out of the land of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there, nor have I chosen anyone to be ruler over My people Israel.

Then Jehu looked for Ahaziah, and Jehu’s soldiers captured him while he was hiding in Samaria. So Ahaziah was brought to Jehu and put to death. They buried him, for they said, “He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart.” So no one was left from the house of Ahaziah with the strength to rule the kingdom.

Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years.