Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel [to King David): "I anointed you king over Israel. and gave you the house of Israel and of Judah, and if that were too little, then would I have added unto you so much more. Why have you despised the
word of the LORD, to do that which is evil in My sight? Uriah the Hittite you have killed with the sword, and his wife you have
taken to be your wife... Now therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised Me."
Hebrew Bible, Book of Samuel
adapted from JPS 1917 Edition
What does this passage indicate about Jewish beliefs?
O A. Rulers are the only ones who are able to communicate with God.
OB. Rulers cannot rely on God's assistance and must trust in themselves.
OC. Rulers must follow the same moral standards as anybody else.
OD. Rulers are not able to disobey God because they have God's blessing.