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