Alexander was, like his brothers Edgar and David, a notably pious king.

This is exactly what the Jews had been led to believe a pious king could expect- it was seen throughout old testament.

The pious king's country had faced drought for three years, but the king was unable to find a solution to please the rain gods.

He was known as a pious king, devoted to Christianity.

Henry was not an especially pious king by medieval standards.

Once back home he forgives his wife and becomes a more pious king.

Rukmangada was looked upon as a good and pious king.

He was known as a pious and religious king, and he made many grants of land to the church.

A pious and strong-willed king, Charles exhibited from childhood the characteristics that would lead to his downfall.

These folk tales may have arose later and not in the time of these pious Christian kings.