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Divinity for Advanced Secondary Schools

monarchy to promote social justice he repented after sinning. In addition,
and make people worship false gods. they should promote the worship of only
The kingdoms collapsed because of one God through destroying shrines
intolerable injustice, lack of moral like King Josiah carried out religious
integrity and disobedience to God. reforms in Israel. Unlike David and
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Solomon, who developed the South
Lessons that contemporary political more than the North, they should carry
leaders learn from the israelites’ out balanced development in all regions.
experience of Kingship They should stick to the constitution of
Contemporary leaders should promote their respective countries, unlike King
unity, peace and stability in societies. Saul, who disobeyed and violated the
King David tried to unite the southern covenant laws.
and northern kingdoms. They should
develop the infrastructure in the country Meaning of good governance
just like King Solomon, who built cities The books of Judges, Samuel and Kings
and a fleet of ships that promoted trade show that good governance is based on a
in Israel. good relationship between the rulers and
people and between the rulers and God. It
Furthermore, they should establish or is concerned with justice, righteousness,
renovate places of worship just like and compassion, defending the rights
Solomon did by building the temple of the poor and marginalised, and
and enshrining the Ark of the Covenant. protecting people from afflictions.
They should practise fair judgment to
all people, whether rich or poor, just as In a secular sense, governance implies
Solomon settled a case between the two the act of governing, overseeing control,
prostitutes fairly.
and directing society to achieve intended

Leaders in the contemporary world goals. It designates the management
should also be exemplary to their subjects of resources to meet the intended
and lead people to praise and worship goals. Good governance refers to the
God, just like King David led his people effective and efficient management
to praise and worship God during the of resources and decision-making
transfer of the covenant box. More so, processes in a transparent, accountable
they should properly accumulate wealth and participatory manner. It can also be
through hard work, unlike Solomon, defined as the procedures for gauging
who exploited the Israelites. how public institutions conduct public
affairs and manage public resources,
They should listen to the advice given responding positively to the needs of the
to them by religious leaders just as people and assuring the realisation of
David listened to Prophet Nathan, and human rights free from corruption.

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