Bible teacher Derek Prince uses three images to describe the role of the father. The third one is the father as king/governor. Derek explains this by:
1. The elder required to rule in his home (1 Timothy 3:4–5)
2. Abraham was chosen because God could rely on him to command his children and his household (Gen. 18:17–19)
3. Abraham—a pattern to all believers (Rom. 4:11–12 [compare to Lot in Gen. 19:14–16])

As a king the husband & father represents the family to God, just like the priests represent the people to God.

This is the fourth clip, part of Derek Prince's full sermon 'Fathers'. Full video: https://youtu.be/sVsyLbo88fU

4288, recorded in Auckland, New Zealand, May 1989