Meaning
Politics Statecraft.
Corruption in:
- General references
Psa 12:8
- In the court of Ahasuerus
Est 3:15
- In the court of Darius
Dan 6:15
- Instances of:
b Absalom, electioneering for the throne
2Sa 15:6
b Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify popular clamor
Mat 27:27; Mar 15:15; Luk 23:25; Joh 18:39; Joh 19:13
Ministers in:
- Zadok, the priest, a partisan of David
2Sa 15:29
- Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of David's successor
1Ki 1:40
Women in:
- The wise woman of Abel, who saved the city through diplomacy
2Sa 20:22
- Bath-Sheba, in securing the crown for Solomon
1Ki 1:21
- Herodias, in influencing the administration of Herod
Mat 14:11; Mar 6:28
- Mother of Zebedee's children, in seeking favor for her sons
Mat 20:23
Influence, Political; Diplomacy; Government
