KJV dictionary & concordance

rulers

Meaning of “rulers”

Persons who govern, direct, or exercise authority.

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KJV context and cross-references

78 occurrences71 verses24 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 47:6

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KJV PCE

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 2 Samuel 8:18 · retained source text

And Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada was ouer both the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and Dauids sonnes were chiefe rulers.

1611 marginal noteOr, Princes.

1611 marginal note1.Chron. 18.17.

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