Definition: The word "Afterking" in the English King James Version (KJV) translates to "King's King". It appears in the Old Testament as a figure representing royalty, particularly king or kingdom. The KJV uses this term to indicate the position of the king over his people in Israel. In the book of Judges 9:7-8, the text states that King Nebuchadnezzar (Samaria's king) was king over Babylon with all its people, but "the kings" in Israel had an "afterking", or senior status, over them. The term is often used figuratively to refer to a person who has been given the highest authority and respect among their fellow leaders. It also implies that a leader should be admired for this position of authority.