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How was a theocracy different from a government run by warrior-kings?

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Final answer:

A theocracy is a government guided by divine authority, while a government run by warrior-kings relies on military strength and power.

Step-by-step explanation:

A theocracy is a form of government in which a god or deity is recognized as the state's supreme civil ruler, or in a broader sense, a form of government in which a state is governed by immediate divine guidance.

The religious hierarchy controls the state administrative hierarchy in a theocracy.

On the other hand, a government run by warrior-kings is characterized by political leaders who possess authority to command obedience and lead the army in battles.

They rely on the powerful to protect the subjects and in return, the subjects provide food, goods, and pay taxes.

While both forms of government may have religious elements, the key difference lies in the source of authority and control.

In a theocracy, it is divine guidance, while in a government run by warrior-kings, it is the power and military strength of the rulers.

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There are many ways in which this was the case, but in general a theocracy was different from a government run by warrior-kings in that there was only one voice: that of God. 
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