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, 2 Kings 11:2; Psalm 45:16
Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king.
A prince as someone occupying a very important position
Genesis 49:26 parallel Deuteronomy 33:16 See also Genesis 23:6; 1 Samuel 2:8; 2 Samuel 3:38; Psalm 113:8
The blessings of your father have surpassed the blessings of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers.
A prince as a very important official, leader or ruler
Esther 1:3 See also Numbers 21:18, Numbers 22:8, Numbers 22:13–15; Joshua 13:21; Judges 5:15; 2 Chronicles 21:4, 2 Chronicles 22:8; Ezra 1:8; Esther 6:9; Psalm 68:27; Proverbs 8:16; Ezekiel 21:12EZK Ezekiel 22:6, Ezekiel 45:8–9 Ezekiel 38:2–3; Daniel 9:6; Hosea 3:4
In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces.
The Messiah is described as a prince
Isaiah 9:6 See also Ezekiel 34:24, Ezekiel 37:25, Ezekiel 44:3; Daniel 8:11, Daniel 8:25
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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
However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.
Satan is described as a prince
Matthew 9:34 See also Matthew 12:24 parallels Mark 3:22, Luke 11:15; John 12:31, John 14:30, John 16:11; Ephesians 2:2
But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.”
The splendour of the princess
Psalm 45:13 See also Psalm 45:9
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
Related themes
Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.