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Although the Jewish nation in biblical times had a monarchy, and will have one with the coming of Messiah, the king has to be very considerate of the people. He has to treat the judicial system with high regard and respect. Thus, the king in essence is a democratic ruler, who is checked by the judicial system (Sanhedrin) - (source: "Maimonides" Laws of Kings 3:5-6).

With blessings from Jerusalem,

Rabbi Shraga Simmons
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