Overview
The Bible addresses minister (2) across 16 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Daniel and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Captive, Civil Service, Economics and Prisoners. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joseph, Daniel, Ahasuerus and David.
Key Bible verses about minister (2)
Old Testament
Genesis
Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.
And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; fine: or, silk
And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt. Bow: or, Tender father: Heb. Abrech
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal: Heb. Take courage and do
And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king's son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah that was next to the king. next: Heb. the second to the king
Esther
After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him.
For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.
Daniel
Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.
Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.
People in the Bible and minister (2)
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying minister (2) for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 41:40, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, Daniel and 2 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Joseph, Daniel and Ahasuerus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Captive, Civil Service, Economics and Prisoners.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about minister (2)?
The Bible addresses minister (2) across 16 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Daniel and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Captive, Civil Service, Economics and Prisoners. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joseph, Daniel, Ahasuerus and David.
How many Bible verses are about minister (2)?
The Bible references minister (2) in 16 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention minister (2)?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 41:40: “Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss”
Which people in the Bible are associated with minister (2)?
Joseph, Daniel, Ahasuerus, David and Nathan.
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