Monarchy in the Bible
Obedience to Kings enjoined
Ecclesiastes 8:2-5
Rights and Duties of Kings
Proverbs 25:2; Proverbs 25:5-6; Proverbs 25:15; Proverbs 29:4; Proverbs 29:12; Proverbs 29:14; Jeremiah 21:12
Kings exercise executive clemency
1 Samuel 11:13
Constitutional restrictions on monarchy
Deuteronomy 17:18-20; 1 Samuel 10:24-25; 2 Samuel 5:3; 2 Kings 11:12; 2 Kings 11:17; 2 Chronicles 23:11; Jeremiah 34:8-11; Daniel 6:12-15
Religious duties of Kings
Ezekiel 45:9-25; Ezekiel 46:2; Ezekiel 46:4-8
Loyalty to Kings enjoined
Proverbs 16:14-15; Ecclesiastes 28:9
Respect due to Kings
Job 34:18; Isaiah 8:21; Matthew 22:21; Mark 12:17
Prayer for Kings
Ezra 6:10
Prayers for Kings enjoined
1 Timothy 2:1-2
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