Chain Study Through the Bible
Fasting
Trace the theme of Fasting chronologically through Scripture -- from Exodus to 2 Corinthians.
69
Verses
24
Books
18
Old Testament
6
New Testament
51
Sub-topics
The Chain of Fasting Through Scripture
Old Testament18 books
Exodus
Old Testament2 referencesExodus 24:18-- For forty days, by Moses
Exodus 34:28-- For forty days, by Moses
Deuteronomy
Old Testament3 referencesDeuteronomy 9:18-- Humiliation
Deuteronomy 9:9,18-- Moses
Deuteronomy 9:9,18-- For forty days, by Moses
HumiliationMosesFor forty days, by Moses
Judges
Old Testament1 referenceJudges 20:26-- In the conflict between the other tribes with the tribe of Benjamin, on account of the wrong suffered by a Levite's concubine
1 Samuel
Old Testament3 references1 Samuel 7:6-- Confession of
1 Samuel 7:6-- When they went to Mizpeh for the ark of the covenant
1 Samuel 31:13-- Of the people of Jabesh-gilead, for Saul and his sons
Confession ofWhen they went to Mizpeh for the ark of the covenantOf the people of Jabesh-gilead, for Saul and his sons
2 Samuel
Old Testament6 references2 Samuel 1:12-- Observed on occasions of public calamities
2 Samuel 1:12-- Of David, at the time of Saul's death
2 Samuel 1:12-- Upon the death of Saul
2 Samuel 3:35-- Of Abner's death
2 Samuel 12:16-- Private afflictions
+ 1 more reference
Observed on occasions of public calamitiesOf David, at the time of Saul's deathUpon the death of SaulOf Abner's death+2 more
1 Kings
Old Testament2 references1 Kings 19:8-- Elijah
1 Kings 21:27-- Of Ahab, when Elijah prophesied the destruction of himself and his house
ElijahOf Ahab, when Elijah prophesied the destruction of himself and his house
1 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference1 Chronicles 10:12-- Of the people of Jabesh-gilead, for Saul and his sons
2 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference2 Chronicles 20:3-- Of Jehoshaphat, at the time of the invasion of the confederated armies of the Canaanites and Syrians
Ezra
Old Testament3 referencesEzra 8:21-23-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Ezra 8:21,23-- In Babylon, with prayer for divine deliverance and guidance
Ezra 10:6-- Of Ezra, on account of the idolatrous marriages of the Jews
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TOIn Babylon, with prayer for divine deliverance and guidanceOf Ezra, on account of the idolatrous marriages of the Jews
Nehemiah
Old Testament3 referencesNehemiah 1:4-- Of Nehemiah, on account of the desolation of Jerusalem and the temple
Nehemiah 9:1,2-- Confession of
Nehemiah 9:1-- Humiliation
Of Nehemiah, on account of the desolation of Jerusalem and the templeConfession ofHumiliation
Esther
Old Testament1 referenceEsther 4:16-- Approaching danger
Psalms
Old Testament6 referencesPsalms 35:13-- Afflictions
Psalms 35:13-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Psalms 35:13-- While interceding in prayer for his friends
Psalms 69:10-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Psalms 69:10-- In his zeal for Zion
+ 1 more reference
AfflictionsUNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TOWhile interceding in prayer for his friendsIn his zeal for Zion+1 more
Isaiah
Old Testament1 referenceIsaiah 58:3-7-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Jeremiah
Old Testament2 referencesJeremiah 14:12-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Jeremiah 36:9-- Of the Jews, when Jeremiah prophesied against Judea and Jerusalem
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TOOf the Jews, when Jeremiah prophesied against Judea and Jerusalem
Daniel
Old Testament7 referencesDaniel 6:18-- Afflictions
Daniel 6:18-- Of Darius, when he put Daniel in the lions' den
Daniel 9:3-- Accompanied by prayer
Daniel 9:3-- On account of the captivity of the people, with prayer for their deliverance
Daniel 10:2,3-- For three weeks, by Daniel
+ 2 more references
AfflictionsOf Darius, when he put Daniel in the lions' denAccompanied by prayerOn account of the captivity of the people, with prayer for their deliverance+3 more
Joel
Old Testament2 referencesJoel 1:14-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Joel 2:12,13-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Jonah
Old Testament1 referenceJonah 3:5-10-- Ninevites, when Jonah preached to them
Zechariah
Old Testament2 referencesZechariah 7:5-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Zechariah 8:19-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
400 Years of Silence
New Testament6 books
Matthew
New Testament7 referencesMatthew 4:1,2-- Jesus
Matthew 4:2-- Jesus
Matthew 6:16-18-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Matthew 9:14-- By John's disciples
Matthew 9:14-- By Pharisees
+ 2 more references
JesusUNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TOBy John's disciplesBy Pharisees
Mark
New Testament2 referencesMark 1:12,13-- Jesus
Mark 2:18-- By Pharisees
JesusBy Pharisees
Luke
New Testament3 referencesLuke 2:37-- By Anna
Luke 4:1,2-- Jesus
Luke 18:12-- By Pharisees
By AnnaJesusBy Pharisees
Acts
New Testament7 referencesActs 9:9-- By Paul, at the time of his conversion
Acts 10:30-- By Cornelius
Acts 13:3-- Ordination of ministers
Acts 13:2,3-- Of the disciples, at the time of the consecration of Barnabas and Saul
Acts 14:23-- Ordination of ministers
+ 2 more references
By Paul, at the time of his conversionBy CorneliusOrdination of ministersOf the disciples, at the time of the consecration of Barnabas and Saul+2 more
1 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference1 Corinthians 7:5-- UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
2 Corinthians
New Testament2 references2 Corinthians 6:5-- By Paul
2 Corinthians 11:27-- By Paul
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Exodus and continues through to 2 Corinthians, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 18 Old Testament and 6 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Fasting is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 51 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Fasting in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
51 aspects of Fasting found in Scripture
Observed on occasions of public calamities(1 verse)
Afflictions(2 verses)
Private afflictions(1 verse)
Approaching danger(1 verse)
Ordination of ministers(2 verses)
Accompanied by prayer(1 verse)
Confession of(2 verses)
Humiliation(2 verses)
During forty days(0 verses)
Moses(1 verse)
Jesus(3 verses)
Habitual(0 verses)
By John's disciples(1 verse)
By Anna(1 verse)
By Pharisees(3 verses)
By Cornelius(1 verse)
By Paul(2 verses)
In times of bereavement(0 verses)
Of the people of Jabesh-gilead, for Saul and his sons(2 verses)
Of David, at the time of Saul's death(1 verse)
... and 31 more sub-topics