“In a multitude of people is a king’s honor, but in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince” (Proverbs 14:28).
The perpetual measuring stick for royalty is how many people a king has under his authority. The number of subjects determines a king’s power and importance. Ancient historians note kings like Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, Alexander, and Augustus because of the large swath of lands and people they ruled over. Without these credentials, they would not be considered noteworthy.
In light of this measuring stick, what ought to be said about a king who:
- Has authority over every human potentate on earth and all the angelic host in heaven (1 Tim. 6:15-16)?
- Has reigned continuously from the first century to today and will do so until earth is no more (Mat. 28:18-20)?
- Has loyal subjects from all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues (Rev. 7:9)?
