2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 2:1-4
He changes the times and seasons;
Daniel 2:21 CSB
he removes kings and establishes kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those
who have understanding.
Government
17 “This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers
Daniel 4:17 (NASB 1995)
And the decision is a command of the holy ones,
In order that the living may know
That the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind,
And bestows it on whom He wishes
And sets over it the lowliest of men.”
God sits enthroned above the circle of the earth,
Isaiah 40:22–23
And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers.
He stretches out the heavens like a curtain
And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.
He reduces rulers to nothing
And makes the judges of this world meaningless.
10 So now, kings, be wise;
Psalm 2:10-12 CSB
receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with reverential awe
and rejoice with trembling.
12 Pay homage to the Son or he will be angry
and you will perish in your rebellion,
for his anger may ignite at any moment.
All who take refuge in him are happy.