2 Chronicles 9:8

Therefore made he thee king over them.

The Divine appointment of kings

I. That princes are of Divine appointment.

II. That wise and good rulers are a signal mark of the Divine love and favour to any nation.

III. The description of the regal office and dignity, both in respect of God and of the people.

IV. That on the advancement of a prince eminently qualified to serve God and his country we ought to bless God, that is, to return the tribute of praise due to Him. (Abp. Potter.)

The blessing of a Protestant king and royal family to the

nation:--

I. That it is God who maketh kings, and setteth them on their thrones as His vicegerents to do justice and judgment upon earth.

II. All kings should remember that they sit upon the throne of the Lord their God, of whom the Psalmist says, that righteousness and judgment are the habitation of His seat. They must therefore be good and just, ruling in His fear, and after His example. (John Donne, D. D.)