Chain Study Through the Bible
Diplomacy
Trace the theme of Diplomacy chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 1 Corinthians.
29
Verses
12
Books
10
Old Testament
2
New Testament
23
Sub-topics
The Chain of Diplomacy Through Scripture
Old Testament10 books
Genesis
Old Testament2 referencesGenesis 21:22,23-- Of Abimelech
Genesis 26:26-31-- Of Abimelech
Joshua
Old Testament1 referenceJoshua 9:3-16-- The Gibeonites, in securing a treaty with the Israelites through deception
Judges
Old Testament1 referenceJudges 11:12-28-- Of Jephthah, with the king of Moab, unsuccessful
1 Samuel
Old Testament1 reference1 Samuel 25:23-31-- Of Abigail
2 Samuel
Old Testament7 references2 Samuel 5:11-- Of Hiram, to secure the good will of David
2 Samuel 8:10-- Of Toi, to promote the friendship of David
2 Samuel 15:32-37-- David, in sending Hushai Absalom's court
2 Samuel 15:2-6-- Absalom winning the people
2 Samuel 16:15-19-- David, in sending Hushai Absalom's court
+ 2 more references
Of Hiram, to secure the good will of DavidOf Toi, to promote the friendship of DavidDavid, in sending Hushai Absalom's courtAbsalom winning the people+1 more
1 Kings
Old Testament5 references1 Kings 1:1-5-- By intermarriage with other nations
1 Kings 5:1-12-- Solomon, in his alliance with Hiram
1 Kings 9:10-14,26,27-- Solomon, in his alliance with Hiram
1 Kings 10:11-- Solomon, in his alliance with Hiram
1 Kings 20:31-34-- Ambassadors from Ben-hadad to Ahab
By intermarriage with other nationsSolomon, in his alliance with HiramAmbassadors from Ben-hadad to Ahab
2 Kings
Old Testament4 references2 Kings 12:18-- Jehoash purchases peace from Hazael
2 Kings 16:7-9-- Ahaz purchases assistance from the king of Assyria
2 Kings 18:17-37-- Rab-shakeh, in trying to induce Jerusalem to capitulate by bombastic harangue
2 Kings 19:1-13-- Rab-shakeh, in trying to induce Jerusalem to capitulate by bombastic harangue
Jehoash purchases peace from HazaelAhaz purchases assistance from the king of AssyriaRab-shakeh, in trying to induce Jerusalem to capitulate by bombastic harangue
Nehemiah
Old Testament1 referenceNehemiah 6-- Sanballat, in prevent the rebuilding of Jerusalem by Nehemiah
Isaiah
Old Testament1 referenceIsaiah 36:11-22-- Rab-shakeh, in trying to induce Jerusalem to capitulate by bombastic harangue
Daniel
Old Testament1 referenceDaniel 6:4-15-- Corrupt practices in: The officers of Nebuchadnezzars court to secure the destruction of Daniel
400 Years of Silence
New Testament2 books
Acts
New Testament4 referencesActs 12:20-22-- The people of Tyre and Sidon, in securing the favor of Herod (Agrippa I)
Acts 16:3-- Paul, in circumcising Timothy
Acts 21:20-25-- Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate Jewish believers
Acts 23:6-10-- Paul, in arraying the Pharisees and Sadducees against each other at his trial
The people of Tyre and Sidon, in securing the favor of Herod (Agrippa I)Paul, in circumcising TimothyPaul, in performing certain temple services to placate Jewish believersPaul, in arraying the Pharisees and Sadducees against each other at his trial
1 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference1 Corinthians 9:20-23-- General scriptures concerning
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 1 Corinthians, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 10 Old Testament and 2 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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The prophetic foundations of Diplomacy find their theological development in the apostolic epistles.
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With 23 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Diplomacy in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
23 aspects of Diplomacy found in Scripture
General scriptures concerning(1 verse)
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Of Abimelech(2 verses)
The Gibeonites, in securing a treaty with the Israelites through deception(1 verse)
Of Jephthah, with the king of Moab, unsuccessful(1 verse)
Of Abigail(1 verse)
Of Hiram, to secure the good will of David(1 verse)
Of Toi, to promote the friendship of David(1 verse)
David, in sending Hushai Absalom's court(3 verses)
The wise woman of Abel(1 verse)
Absalom winning the people(1 verse)
Solomon, in his alliance with Hiram(3 verses)
By intermarriage with other nations(1 verse)
Ambassadors from Ben-hadad to Ahab(1 verse)
Jehoash purchases peace from Hazael(1 verse)
Ahaz purchases assistance from the king of Assyria(1 verse)
Rab-shakeh, in trying to induce Jerusalem to capitulate by bombastic harangue(3 verses)
Sanballat, in prevent the rebuilding of Jerusalem by Nehemiah(1 verse)
The people of Tyre and Sidon, in securing the favor of Herod (Agrippa I)(1 verse)
Paul, in arraying the Pharisees and Sadducees against each other at his trial(1 verse)
... and 3 more sub-topics