The backing of a king by a god is usually known as the "Divine Right of King". In old salutations for royalty they were introduced as "... by the Grace of God - King" It set the king part from normal people. In some cultures such as ancient Egypt the kings and ancient Rome the rulers were gods or at least demigods - this is the God-King or Divinity of Kings
Divine Right
Divine Right Of Monarchy :)
Predestination
Predestination-Apex :)
This belief is known as predestination. The Puritans believed that God had predestined certain individuals for salvation before the beginning of time.
Leaders should be chosen by the people
No. But the Jewish people are considered the chosen people, though not all Jewish denominations share this belief.
One major belief of Enlightenment thinkers was the idea that reason and scientific inquiry should be used to understand and improve society, rather than relying solely on traditional authorities like religion or monarchy. They emphasized the importance of individual rights, freedom, and equality for all people.
The Jewish belief in the chosen people influenced the laws to a great extent. They believed in being governed directly by God which is what formed most if their beliefs and laws.
According to the Tanach (Hebrew Bible), Jews are the chosen people. In this context, 'chosen' refers to Jews having been chosen to follow the teachings of the Tanach.
Some theologians believe that John 15:16 ("Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,") teaches that certain people are chosen to be saved.
Another answer from our community:No, they are not the Israelites are so the people in Israel are. No, they are not in bible times; God's chosen people are the Israelites or the people of Israel.
No, he is of a certain chosen people of Israel. He is Jewish.
There is no such teaching or belief in Judaism.