Politics · 19 · Solomon and Sheba
Prophets outlast kings
In the Bible's narrative, prophets guide the nation before kings exist, warn against them, hold them accountable, and survive the monarchy's fall.
The prophetic voice ties the story together.
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Moses is called a prophet, servant, and man of God, never a king. Little is said of Moses' or Joshua's sons; no dynasties. After the exile, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah inspire rebuilding, not a king.
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 309–310
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