He explained that Moses prophecied, . . . let him [the king] be always careful of justice and other virtues perpetually; let him submit to the laws, and esteem God's commands to be his highest wisdom; but let him do nothing without the high priest and the votes of the senators. . . . (Antiquities of the Jews, Book 4, Chapter 8:17) (http://reluctant-messenger.com/josephusA04.htm) Again, kings sho