In the biblical context, the concept of royalty is deeply intertwined with the themes of divine authority, leadership, and covenant. Royalty in the Bible is not merely a matter of lineage or political power but is often depicted as a divine appointment, with kings and queens serving as representatives of God's rule on earth.

Divine Appointment and Kingship

The idea of kingship in Israel begins with the people's request for a king to lead them, as recorded in 1 Samuel 8. Despite God's initial warning about the potential pitfalls of human kingship, He grants their request, leading to the anointing of Saul as the first king of Israel. This event marks the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy. The Berean Standard Bible records God's words to Samuel: "Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king" (1 Samuel 8:7).

The Davidic Covenant

King David, the second king of Israel, is a central figure in the biblical narrative of royalty. His reign is marked by the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. The Davidic Covenant, as described in 2 Samuel 7, promises that David's lineage will endure forever, a promise that Christians believe is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The BSB states: "Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever" (2 Samuel 7:16).

Solomon and the Golden Age

Solomon, David's son, is renowned for his wisdom and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is often considered the golden age of Israelite history, characterized by peace and prosperity. However, Solomon's later years are marked by idolatry and political alliances that lead to the division of the kingdom after his death. The BSB recounts Solomon's request for wisdom: "So give Your servant a discerning heart to govern Your people and to distinguish between right and wrong" (1 Kings 3:9).

The Role of Queens

While kings dominate the biblical narrative of royalty, queens also play significant roles. Queen Esther, for example, is a pivotal figure who uses her royal position to save the Jewish people from destruction, as detailed in the Book of Esther. Her account highlights themes of courage, providence, and the influence of a godly woman in a royal court.

The Messianic King

The concept of royalty in the Bible reaches its zenith in the person of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "King of Kings and Lord of Lords" (Revelation 19:16). Christians believe that Jesus fulfills the Old Testament prophecies concerning a coming king from the line of David. His kingdom is not of this world, as He declares in John 18:36: "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm" .

The Eternal Kingdom

The Bible concludes with the vision of an eternal kingdom where Christ reigns supreme. The Book of Revelation describes a new heaven and a new earth where God's people will reign with Him forever. This eschatological hope is central to the Christian understanding of royalty, emphasizing the ultimate sovereignty of God and the eternal reign of Christ.1. (n.) The state of being royal; the condition or quality of a royal person; kingship; kingly office; sovereignty.

2. (n.) The person of a king or sovereign; majesty; as, in the presence of royalty.

3. (n.) An emblem of royalty; -- usually in the plural, meaning regalia.

4. (n.) Kingliness; spirit of regal authority.

5. (n.) Domain; province; sphere.

6. (n.) That which is due to a sovereign, as a seigniorage on gold and silver coined at the mint, metals taken from mines, etc.; the tax exacted in lieu of such share; imperiality.

7. (n.) A share of the product or profit (as of a mine, forest, etc.), reserved by the owner for permitting another to use the property.

8. (n.) Hence (Com.), a duty paid by a manufacturer to the owner of a patent or a copyright at a certain rate for each article manufactured; or, a percentage paid to the owner of an article by one who hires the use of it.

932. basileia -- kingdom, sovereignty, royal power
... kingdom, reign. From basileus; properly, royalty, ie (abstractly) rule, or (concretely)
a realm (literally or figuratively) -- kingdom, + reign. ...
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4735. stephanos -- that which surrounds, ie a crown
... From an apparently primary stepho (to twine or wreathe); a chaplet (as a badge of
royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more ...
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4464. rhabdos -- a staff, rod
... rod, scepter, staff. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand (as a cudgel, a cane
or a baton of royalty) -- rod, sceptre, staff. see GREEK rhapizo. ...
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4438. malkuth -- royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom
... royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Transliteration: malkuth or malkuth or malkuyyah
Phonetic Spelling: (mal-kooth') Short Definition: kingdom. ...
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4410. melukah -- kingship, royalty
... 4409, 4410. melukah. 4411 . kingship, royalty. Transliteration: melukah
Phonetic Spelling: (mel-oo-kaw') Short Definition: kingdom. ...
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4437. malku -- royalty, reign, kingdom
... 4436, 4437. malku. 4438 . royalty, reign, kingdom. Transliteration: malku
Phonetic Spelling: (mal-koo') Short Definition: kingdom. ...
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5145. nezer -- consecration, crown, Naziriteship
... dedication (of a priet or Nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by
implication) a chaplet (especially of royalty) -- consecration, crown, hair ...
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7812. shachah -- to bow down
... A primitive root; to depress, ie Prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty
or God) -- bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do ...
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4427. malak -- to be or become king or queen, to reign
... A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct
into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel -- consult, X indeed ...
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Concerning "Holy of Holies," "King of Kings," "Lord of Lords ...
... and beyond it, and as "Lord of lords" and "God of gods." And we must begin by saying
what we understand by "Very Holiness," what by "Royalty," "Dominion," and ...
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That the Construction of Man Throughout Signifies his Ruling Power ...
... fashion a tool in the way suitable to its use, so the best Artificer made our nature
as it were a formation fit for the exercise of royalty, preparing it at ...
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A New Kind of King
... He dwells only on the assertion of royalty, which stamped an altogether
unique character on the remaining hours of Christ's life. ...
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The Entry into Jerusalem.
... He rather meant by claiming the ass and by riding into Jerusalem upon it to assert
His royalty; but He did not choose a horse, because that animal would have ...
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Chaldaean Civilization
... CHAPTER III"CHALDAEAN CIVILIZATION. CHALDAEAN CIVILIZATION"ROYALTY"THE CONSTITUTION
OF THE FAMILY AND ITS PROPERTY"CHALMAN COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY. ...
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The Lord's Prayer
... That on that great day He will prove His royalty, and His Father's royalty, in the
sight of all heaven and earth, and make every soul of man aware, in a ...
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The Son of the Murket
... lines of green and gold. From the fillet of royalty about her forehead,
an emerald depended between her eyes. Her zone was a broad ...
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Defence of the Divine Unity against Objection no Analogy Between ...
... of rulers of that other form of government, where they one by one preside in a union
of authority, if with their petty [2377] prerogatives of royalty, so to say ...
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Royalty (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The person of a king or sovereign; majesty; as, in the presence of royalty.
3. (n.) An emblem of royalty; -- usually in the plural, meaning regalia. ...
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Royal-house (1 Occurrence)
Royal-house. Royal, Royal-house. Royalty . Multi-Version Concordance
Royal-house (1 Occurrence). ... Royal, Royal-house. Royalty . Reference Bible.
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Dye (1 Occurrence)
... Of these, purple is the one best known because of the many historical
references to it. It was the symbol of royalty and luxury. ...
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Diadem (9 Occurrences)
... In the New Testament a careful distinction is drawn between the diadem as a badge
of royalty (Revelation 12:3; 13:1; 19:12) and the crown as a Mark of ...
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Dyeing
... Of these, purple is the one best known because of the many historical
references to it. It was the symbol of royalty and luxury. ...
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Rub (1 Occurrence)

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Kingship (17 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The state, office, or dignity of a king; royalty.
Multi-Version Concordance Kingship (17 Occurrences). ...
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King (25505 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) The title of two historical books in the Old Testament. 8. (vi) To supply
with a king; to make a king of; to raise to royalty. Int. ...
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Kingly (7 Occurrences)
... This royalty differs from that which essentially belongs to him as God, for it is
given to him by the Father as the reward of his obedience and sufferings ...
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Necklace (9 Occurrences)
... of jewels (Songs 1:10). Even beasts of burden were sometimes so adorned
by royalty (Judges 8:26). It was considered suggestive of ...
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