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ruleth

Meaning of “ruleth”

Rules; governs, directs, controls, or exercises authority.

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First occurrence: 2 Samuel 23:3

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2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 23:3 · retained source text

The God of Israel said, the Rocke of Israel spake to me: he that ruleth ouer men must be iust, ruling in the feare of God:

1611 marginal noteOr, be thou ruler, &c.

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