Imagery of God as King in the Old Testament is plentiful in the Psalms. God speaks from the Holy Mountain, he gives laws and statutes, his subjects are adjured to bow down and worship him. In Psalm 93 God s mighty power prevailed over the waters of the deep, reminding us of God s power over creation. This is your due. Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you.
Kings are kings because they are powerful.
Part of their power hinges on their potential to be dangerous. They are surrounded with armed supporters who prevail over other, less powerful opponents. Their power allows them to be sovereign over the land and they permit us to use it at their discretion. They control aspects of our lives that may cause us harm. They can impress us into their service, they can imprison us for disobeying their laws, they can take our money away in the form of taxes.