Overview
The Bible addresses electioneering across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Candidate, Absalom and Flattery. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Absalom.
Key Bible verses about electioneering
Old Testament
2 Samuel
And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. came: Heb. to come
And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. there: or, none will hear thee from the king downward
Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
People in the Bible and electioneering
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying electioneering for yourself
- Begin with 2 Samuel 15:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Absalom and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Candidate, Absalom and Flattery.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about electioneering?
The Bible addresses electioneering across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Candidate, Absalom and Flattery. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Absalom.
How many Bible verses are about electioneering?
The Bible references electioneering in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention electioneering?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Samuel 15:1: “And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with electioneering?
Absalom.
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