prince, princess Summary and Overview
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prince, princess in Smith's Bible Dictionary
The only special uses of the word "prince" are -- 1. "Princes of provinces" #1Ki 20:14| who were probably local governors or magistrates. 2. The "princes" mentioned in #Da 6:1| (see Esth 1:1 ) wore the predecessors of the satraps of Darius Hystaspes. The word princess is seldom used in the Bible, but the persons to which it alludes-- "daughters of kings" are frequently mentioned.