In ancient Egypt when a pharaoh died, they were entombed with certain things that were needed to get through the afterlife. These things included small carved Sabtis figures and pictures of what the pharaoh should be doing in the afterlife.
When a pharaoh died their wives would find another pharaoh to be with. The wives would also remember the pharaoh that died.
The first pharaoh Narmer declared himself pharaoh over Egypt. The next pharaoh would always be a man and would be of the pharaoh's bloodline. If the pharaoh died early, a male cousin,nephew,etc,would be the next pharaoh. If the only man related to the pharaoh was not approved, the pharaoh would pick a different person, not always of bloodline. Once, a man became a pharaoh just for digging out the Great Spinx. So it wouldn't always be of bloodline.
The pharaoh was the leader and ruler of the country. The chief priest was the spiritual guide of the country, but still was beneath the pharaoh on spiritual matters, because the pharaoh was a god-on-earth. Financially, the pharaoh was in charge, and he employed men that we now call viziers to mind areas of the country and ensure that taxes were collected. The pharaoh was in charge of the army, and usually went with it on campaigns. The pharaoh was also responsible for providing an heir to the throne of Egypt, so that, after he died, things would go smoothly and his legacy would continue. When the pharaoh failed to fulfill this duty, the country went into turmoil. Also, as a god on earth, the pharaoh was responsible for the crops. If there was a bad harvest, the pharaoh was seen to have angered the gods, and was responsible for ensuring that there was enough food and that the wheat prices stayed down.
it was important so that the Pharaoh would be worshiped by his people.
The pharaoh would be more important as he was of a higher social standing. If something were to happen to a pharaoh, a new ruler would have to be enthroned complete with the coronation events of the new ruler and the funeral rites and services for the old pharaoh. Slaves, on the other hand, were of little or no importance in the ancient world. If something happened to them, they, or their services would be missed, but would also be replaced.
When a pharaoh died their wives would find another pharaoh to be with. The wives would also remember the pharaoh that died.
The Pharaoh in the Exodus story is never named - he is simply referred to as "Pharaoh".
The first pharaoh Narmer declared himself pharaoh over Egypt. The next pharaoh would always be a man and would be of the pharaoh's bloodline. If the pharaoh died early, a male cousin,nephew,etc,would be the next pharaoh. If the only man related to the pharaoh was not approved, the pharaoh would pick a different person, not always of bloodline. Once, a man became a pharaoh just for digging out the Great Spinx. So it wouldn't always be of bloodline.
The pharaoh was the leader and ruler of the country. The chief priest was the spiritual guide of the country, but still was beneath the pharaoh on spiritual matters, because the pharaoh was a god-on-earth. Financially, the pharaoh was in charge, and he employed men that we now call viziers to mind areas of the country and ensure that taxes were collected. The pharaoh was in charge of the army, and usually went with it on campaigns. The pharaoh was also responsible for providing an heir to the throne of Egypt, so that, after he died, things would go smoothly and his legacy would continue. When the pharaoh failed to fulfill this duty, the country went into turmoil. Also, as a god on earth, the pharaoh was responsible for the crops. If there was a bad harvest, the pharaoh was seen to have angered the gods, and was responsible for ensuring that there was enough food and that the wheat prices stayed down.
The next in line( usually his nephew)
The lives of Egyptian Peasants were influenced by the Pharaoh. Whatever the Pharaoh said everyone must have done. If not the Pharaoh would have them killed. Therefore everyone listened to the Pharaoh or they would have died.
It was a monarchy so it selection was done through the father's line. The oldest son would be next in line.
it was important so that the Pharaoh would be worshiped by his people.
Because they believed that the pharaoh would become a god
Usually the Pharaoh's sons would remain with him until he died; in this case, the son would take over and reign. Normally, the Pharaoh had his Vizier and servants in the palace.
Their economy was based on the Pharaoh. It is that way because the Pharaoh would have to run the whole country. Without the Pharaoh the whole country would fall apart.
The pharaoh would be more important as he was of a higher social standing. If something were to happen to a pharaoh, a new ruler would have to be enthroned complete with the coronation events of the new ruler and the funeral rites and services for the old pharaoh. Slaves, on the other hand, were of little or no importance in the ancient world. If something happened to them, they, or their services would be missed, but would also be replaced.