God is here seen ruling states, judging in the earth, remembering Israel in bondage, and setting him free, providing supernatural food and water, guiding him by the fiery cloud.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
That there is shameful despotism exercised by the ruling powers all must admit; but there is also peace, individual liberty, and great commercial prosperity.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Every age of the world, he held, has its own ruling idea.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae