Chain Study Through the Bible
Politics
Trace the theme of Politics chronologically through Scripture -- from 2 Samuel to John.
16
Verses
9
Books
5
Old Testament
4
New Testament
16
Sub-topics
The Chain of Politics Through Scripture
Old Testament5 books
2 Samuel
Old Testament3 references2 Samuel 15:2-6-- Absalom, electioneering for the throne
2 Samuel 15:24-29-- Zadok the priest, a partisan of David
2 Samuel 20:16-22-- The wise woman of Abel who saved the city through diplomacy
Absalom, electioneering for the throneZadok the priest, a partisan of DavidThe wise woman of Abel who saved the city through diplomacy
1 Kings
Old Testament2 references1 Kings 1:11-40-- Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of David' s successor
1 Kings 1:15-21-- Bath-sheba, in securing the crown for Solomon
Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of David' s successorBath-sheba, in securing the crown for Solomon
Esther
Old Testament1 referenceEsther 3-- Of Ahasuerus
Psalms
Old Testament1 referencePsalms 12:8-- CORRUPTION IN
Daniel
Old Testament1 referenceDaniel 6:4-15-- Of Darius
400 Years of Silence
New Testament4 books
Matthew
New Testament3 referencesMatthew 14:3-11-- Herodias, in influencing the administration of Herod
Matthew 20:20-23-- Mother of Zebedee' s children, in seeking favor for her sons
Matthew 27:23-27-- Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Herodias, in influencing the administration of HerodMother of Zebedee' s children, in seeking favor for her sonsPilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Mark
New Testament2 referencesMark 6:17-28-- Herodias, in influencing the administration of Herod
Mark 15:15-- Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Herodias, in influencing the administration of HerodPilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 23:13-25-- Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people
John
New Testament2 referencesJohn 18:38,39-- Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people
John 19:4-13-- Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in 2 Samuel and continues through to John, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 5 Old Testament and 4 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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With 16 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Politics in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
16 aspects of Politics found in Scripture
CORRUPTION IN(1 verse)
In the court(0 verses)
Of Ahasuerus(1 verse)
Of Darius(1 verse)
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Absalom, electioneering for the throne(1 verse)
Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people(5 verses)
MINISTERS IN(0 verses)
Zadok the priest, a partisan of David(1 verse)
Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of David' s successor(1 verse)
WOMEN IN(0 verses)
The wise woman of Abel who saved the city through diplomacy(1 verse)
Bath-sheba, in securing the crown for Solomon(1 verse)
Herodias, in influencing the administration of Herod(2 verses)
Mother of Zebedee' s children, in seeking favor for her sons(1 verse)
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