Prayerful Politicians of the Old Testament
The Old Testament tells the story of various saintly kings, queens, lawmakers and governors. Here are ten of them.
Samuel judges Israel (1 Samuel 7:3-17)
Samuel was a prophet and judge who appointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David, led a spiritual renewal of the nation, and prayed for victory over its enemies.
Gideon and his fleece (Judges 6:1-40)
Gideon was a judge chosen by God to defeat the Midianites and deliver Israel from oppression. He accepted his mission after a miracle involving a fleece.