The Wicked Prince
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The term "Wicked Prince" is not directly found in the Bible, but it is often used to describe rulers or leaders who act in opposition to God's will and righteousness. Throughout the Scriptures, various figures exemplify the characteristics of a wicked prince, serving as warnings and lessons for believers.

Characteristics of a Wicked Prince

1. Rebellion Against God: A wicked prince is characterized by a heart that is set against the commandments and statutes of the Lord. Such a ruler often leads the people into idolatry and sin. In 1 Kings 16:30-33, King Ahab is described as doing "more evil in the sight of the LORD than all who were before him," as he led Israel into the worship of Baal.

2. Injustice and Oppression: Wicked princes are often marked by their unjust rule and oppression of the people. Proverbs 28:15 compares a wicked ruler to a "roaring lion or a charging bear," emphasizing the harm they inflict on their subjects. The prophet Ezekiel condemns the "princes of Israel" for their violence and bloodshed (Ezekiel 22:6).

3. Pride and Arrogance: Pride is a defining trait of a wicked prince. In Daniel 4:30, King Nebuchadnezzar's pride leads to his downfall when he boasts about the greatness of Babylon, attributing it to his own power rather than acknowledging God's sovereignty.

4. Deception and Lies: Wicked rulers often use deceit to maintain their power. In 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10, the "lawless one" is described as coming with "all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie," highlighting the deceptive nature of wicked leadership.

Biblical Examples of Wicked Princes

· King Saul: Initially chosen by God, Saul's disobedience and jealousy led him to become a wicked ruler. His failure to fully obey God's commands (1 Samuel 15:22-23) and his relentless pursuit of David (1 Samuel 18:10-11) illustrate his descent into wickedness.

· King Manasseh: Known for his idolatry and shedding of innocent blood, Manasseh's reign is described as one of the most evil in Judah's history (2 Kings 21:1-16). His actions provoked the Lord to anger and led to severe consequences for the nation.

· Herod the Great: Although not a king of Israel, Herod's rule over Judea was marked by tyranny and cruelty. His massacre of the innocents in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:16) exemplifies his wickedness and opposition to God's plan.

Prophetic Warnings and Judgments

The Bible contains numerous warnings and judgments against wicked princes. The prophets often spoke out against such rulers, calling them to repentance and foretelling their downfall. Isaiah 10:1-3 warns of woe to those who enact unjust decrees, while Jeremiah 22:13-19 pronounces judgment on those who build their houses by unrighteousness.

The Ultimate Wicked Prince

In eschatological terms, the figure of the Antichrist is often seen as the ultimate wicked prince. Described in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 as the "man of lawlessness," he will exalt himself above all that is called God, deceiving many and opposing the truth until his eventual destruction by the Lord Jesus.

Hope and Redemption

Despite the presence of wicked princes, the Bible assures believers of God's ultimate justice and sovereignty. Psalm 2:10-12 advises kings to serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling, offering a path to redemption for those who turn from wickedness. The promise of a righteous King, Jesus Christ, who will reign with justice and truth, provides hope for all who trust in Him.
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The Wicked are Compared to Ashes Under the Feet

The Wicked are Compared to Bad Fishes

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The Wicked are Compared to Blind, The

The Wicked are Compared to Brass and Iron

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The Wicked are Compared to Bulls of Bashan

The Wicked are Compared to Carcasses Trodden Under Feet

The Wicked are Compared to Chaff

The Wicked are Compared to Clouds Without Water

The Wicked are Compared to Corn Blasted

The Wicked are Compared to Corrupt Trees

The Wicked are Compared to Deaf Adders

The Wicked are Compared to Dogs

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The Wicked are Compared to Early Dew That Passes Away

The Wicked are Compared to Evil Figs

The Wicked are Compared to Fading Oaks

The Wicked are Compared to Fiery Oven

The Wicked are Compared to Fire of Thorns

The Wicked are Compared to Fools Building Upon Sand

The Wicked are Compared to Fuel of Fire

The Wicked are Compared to Garden Without Water

The Wicked are Compared to Goats

The Wicked are Compared to Grass

The Wicked are Compared to Grass on the Housetop

The Wicked are Compared to Green Bay-Trees

The Wicked are Compared to Green Herbs

The Wicked are Compared to Heath in the Desert

The Wicked are Compared to Horses Rushing Into the Battle

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The Wicked are Compared to Lions Greedy of Prey

The Wicked are Compared to Melting Wax

The Wicked are Compared to Morning-Clouds

The Wicked are Compared to Moth-Eaten Garments

The Wicked are Compared to Passing Whirlwinds

The Wicked are Compared to Potsherds

The Wicked are Compared to Raging Waves of the Sea

The Wicked are Compared to Reprobate Silver

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The Wicked are Compared to Serpents

The Wicked are Compared to Smoke

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The Wicked are Compared to Swine

The Wicked are Compared to Tares

The Wicked are Compared to Troubled Sea

The Wicked are Compared to Visions of the Night

The Wicked are Compared to Wandering Stars

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Wicked (People): Compared With: A Wild Donkey's Colts

Wicked (People): Compared With: Abominable Branches

Wicked (People): Compared With: Animals

Wicked (People): Compared With: Ashes Under the Feet

Wicked (People): Compared With: Bad Figs

Wicked (People): Compared With: Bad Fish

Wicked (People): Compared With: Blind People

Wicked (People): Compared With: Briers Add Thorns

Wicked (People): Compared With: Bronze and Iron

Wicked (People): Compared With: Carcasses Trodden Underfoot

Wicked (People): Compared With: Chaff

Wicked (People): Compared With: Clouds Without Water

Wicked (People): Compared With: Corn (Grain) Blasted

Wicked (People): Compared With: Corrupt Trees

Wicked (People): Compared With: Deaf Adders

Wicked (People): Compared With: Disturbed Sea

Wicked (People): Compared With: Dogs

Wicked (People): Compared With: Dross

Wicked (People): Compared With: Early Dew That Passes Away

Wicked (People): Compared With: Fading Oaks

Wicked (People): Compared With: Fiery Oven

Wicked (People): Compared With: Fire of Thorns

Wicked (People): Compared With: Fools Building Upon Sand

Wicked (People): Compared With: Garden Without Water

Wicked (People): Compared With: Goats

Wicked (People): Compared With: Grass

Wicked (People): Compared With: Grass on the Housetop

Wicked (People): Compared With: Green Bay Tree

Wicked (People): Compared With: Green Herbs

Wicked (People): Compared With: Heath in the Desert

Wicked (People): Compared With: Horses Rushing Into the Battle

Wicked (People): Compared With: Lions Greedy of Prey

Wicked (People): Compared With: Melting Wax

Wicked (People): Compared With: Morning Clouds

Wicked (People): Compared With: Moth-Eaten Garments

Wicked (People): Compared With: Passing Whirlwinds

Wicked (People): Compared With: Potsherds

Wicked (People): Compared With: Raging Waves of the Sea

Wicked (People): Compared With: Reprobate Silver

Wicked (People): Compared With: Scorpions

Wicked (People): Compared With: Serpents

Wicked (People): Compared With: Smoke

Wicked (People): Compared With: Stony Ground

Wicked (People): Compared With: Stubble

Wicked (People): Compared With: Swine (Pig)

Wicked (People): Compared With: Tares

Wicked (People): Compared With: The Bulls of Bashan

Wicked (People): Compared With: The Fuel of Fire

Wicked (People): Compared With: Visions of the Night

Wicked (People): Compared With: Wandering Stars

Wicked (People): Compared With: Wayward Children

Wicked (People): Compared With: Wells Without Water

Wicked (People): Compared With: Wheels

Wicked (People): Compared With: Whited Gravesites

Wicked (People): Contrasted With Righteous People

Wicked (People): Death of

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Wicked (People): Dreading God

Wicked (People): Eliphaz's Exhortation To

Wicked (People): False Hope of

Wicked (People): God is Angry With

Wicked (People): God's Mercy To

Wicked (People): Gospel Invitation To, Illustrated by the Parables of The Householder

Wicked (People): Gospel Invitation To, Illustrated by the Parables of The Marriage Supper

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Wicked (People): Hate the Righteous

Wicked (People): Love For

Wicked (People): Prayer of

Wicked (People): Prosperity of

Wicked (People): Punishment of

Wicked (People): Spirit of God Withdrawn From

Wicked (People): Temporal Punishment of

Wicked (People): Terrors of, at the Judgment

Wicked (People): Warned

Wicked (People): Worship of, offensive to God

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