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Well I think that the kings were priests back then( that's what I researched) so when there was ancient Mesopotamia I think that kings and priests ruled.
They bribed priests and the priests told everyone the king is a decendant of the gods! tadaa
The three Old Testament offices that required the ceremony of anointment were the priest, the prophet, and the king. Anointment symbolized being chosen and empowered by God for these specific roles, signifying their consecration and authority.
The members of the upper class in Maya society were kings, priests, warriors and merchants.
Kings and priests
Kings
priests and nobles
They bribed priests and the priests told everyone the king is a decendant of the gods! tadaa
Ancient Israel, according to the Bible, had Kings who were constrained by Prophets and Priests who divined the will of God. In this way there was both a monarchy (the line of kings) and a theocracy (the prophets and priests).
Kings and other royal characters were often seen with Bishops and priests.
the priests.
This form of government is a theocracy.