What does the Bible say about kings?

Answer 1

Kings will come; and Kings will fall; except for one, the King of Kings, Christ Jesus. Kings are but 'mortal men'. They're here today, gone tomorrow. They are powerless to effect any substantial changes.

Psalm 146:3,4 says: (CEB) "Don't trust leaders; don't trust any human beings -- there's no saving help with them!" They die; "On that very same day, their plans die too."

If earthly kings are unable to offer 'salvation', then they are basically worthless. Mankind needs 'salvation' Mankind needs some real solutions. Anything less than 'salvation' is not adequate.

Psalm 118:8,9 offers something better: (Darby's) "It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in man; It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in nobles (or kings)."

The kings in the days of Israel, they were put in place by God. They were his representatives. That line of kings, would end in Christ Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus will never die. He was granted immortality.

Daniel 2:44 states that God's Kingdom by Christ, will 'crush' 'all these kingdoms' (and their kings, of course.) Then only God's Government (Kingdom) will rule the whole earth. One Kingdom, One King; and one set of rules of conduct. Righteousness will reign. Not selfishness, greed, and violence. Christ will give an 'inheritance' to meek ones. "The meek" "shall inherit, -- the earth," Not Heaven.

But The Bible says Much Much more about Kings. This is just an overall summary when looking at the time-line of earth's History.

Answer 2

King is a ruler of each country.