According to the Hawaiians themselves, the chiefs of ancient Hawaii were given the right to rule because they:

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According to the Hawaiians themselves, the chiefs were given the right to rule because they were critical to the maintenance of moral and sacred order. This was based on the belief that the chiefs were divinely chosen and had a responsibility to maintain the proper relationship between gods and humans. Military force and wealth were not the primary factors in determining leadership in ancient Hawaiian society. Trade and exchange networks were important, but not the main reason for the chiefs' right to rule.

According to the Hawaiians Themselves, the Chiefs of Ancient Hawaii