Selecting a Child as King
A child is almost certainly not qualified to be king. However, the people of Judah anointed three children as their king.
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Employer as “King”
In our day, some Christians view their employer (or pastor) as a sort of “king.” However, this notion is not in the New Testament.
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Resolving Conflicts
The Lord Jesus calls us to resolve conflicts by approaching the other person in private. This saves face for the other person and avoids public scandal.
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Like a lamb led to the slaughter
The Lord Jesus Christ was led to the cross like a lamb to the slaughter.
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We believers are to be the servants of everyone
Christians often act as though they are lords and masters. But the Bible calls us to be the least of all people. And the servants of everyone.