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History of the term. Stewardship was originally made up of the tasks of a domestic steward, from stiÄ¡ (house, hall) and weard, (ward, guard, guardian, keeper). Stewardship in the beginning referred to the household servantâs duties for bringing food and drink to the castleâs dining hall.
1 Kingship appears to have been the oldest form of Phoenician government. 2  The royal houses claimed divine descent, and the king could not be chosen outside their members. 3  His power, however, was limited by the powerful merchant families, who wielded great influence in public affairs. During Nebuchadrezzar II's reign (605-562 BC) a republic took the place of the monarchy at Tyre, and the government was administered by a succession of suffetes (judges); they held office for short terms, and in one instance two ruled together for six years.