Web transcription of the official 2026 PDF, with links (Crown & Covenant Publications), or the unchanged file. Where they differ, the PDF governs.Transcribed from the official 2026 PDF, with links (or the unchanged file). Where they differ, the PDF governs.
2 Samuel 23:3
The 2026 edition cites 2 passages containing 2 Samuel 23:3, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
2 Samuel 23:3
3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 23.2
It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate, when called thereunto; in the managing whereof, as they ought especially to…
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 23.15
The Christian, when such action involves no disloyalty to Christ, ought to be involved in the selection of and to vote for civil rulers who fear God, love…
2 Samuel 23:3-4
3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
4 And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 24.31
In the providence of God public schools have provided great social benefits. Yet in serving a highly pluralistic society they have attempted to be religiously…