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The son of a king, or a very important official, leader or ruler. The title is given to Jesus Christ and also to angelic spirits (in particular Michael and Satan).

A prince as the son of a king

2 Chronicles 11:22 See also 2 Samuel 13:32; 2 Kings 10:6-8; Kings 11:2; Psalm 45:16

A prince as someone occupying a very important position

Genesis 49:26 pp Deuteronomy 33:16 See also Genesis 23:6; 1 Samuel 2:8; 2 Samuel 3:38; Psalm 113:8

A prince as a very important official, leader or ruler

Esther 1:3 See also Numbers 21:18; Numbers 22:8,13-15; Joshua 13:21; Judges 5:15; 2 Chronicles 21:4; 2 C 8; Ezra 1:8; Esther 6:9; Psalm 68:27; Proverbs 8:16; Ezekiel 21:12

Princes of Israel oppress the people:

Ezekiel 22:6; Ezekiel 45:8-9 Ezekiel 38:2-3; Daniel 9:6; Hosea 3:4

The Messiah is described as a prince

Isaiah 9:6 See also Ezekiel 34:24; Ezekiel 37:25; Ezekiel 44:3; Daniel 8:11,25

Angelic spirits (whether good or evil) are described as princes

Daniel 10:13 The prince of the Persian kingdom was possibly a demon, exercising influence in the interests of Satan. See also Daniel 10:20-21; Daniel 12:1

Satan is described as a prince

Matthew 9:34 See also Matthew 12:24 pp Mark 3:22 pp Luke 11:15; John 12:31; John 14:30; John 16:11; Ephesians 2:2

The splendour of the princess

Psalm 45:13 See also Psalm 45:9

See also

2203  Christ, titles of
2230  Messiah, coming of
4124  Satan, kingdom of
4145  archangels
4195  spirits
5327  governors
5366  king
5457  power, human
5487  queen
5509  rulers
7735  leaders, political