Overview
The Bible addresses promotion across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Al-Taschith, Providence of God, the, Psalms and Predestination. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Joab.
Key Bible verses about promotion
Old Testament
Psalms
For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. south: Heb. desert
But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:
From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. following: Heb. after
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
People in the Bible and promotion
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying promotion for yourself
- Begin with 1 Chronicles 11:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Psalms and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David and Joab and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Al-Taschith, Providence of God, the, Psalms and Predestination.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about promotion?
The Bible addresses promotion across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Al-Taschith, Providence of God, the, Psalms and Predestination. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Joab.
How many Bible verses are about promotion?
The Bible references promotion in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention promotion?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Chronicles 11:6: “And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. chief: Heb. head”
Which people in the Bible are associated with promotion?
David and Joab.
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