'Influence' in the Bible

While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul.

A week later, when the king was under the influence of all that wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus,

Under the influence of wine, Belshazzar ordered that the gold and silver vessels his grandfather Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the Temple in Jerusalem be brought in so the king, his officials, his wives, and his mistresses could drink from them.

Such influence does not come from the one who calls you.

As obedient children, do not be shaped by the desires that used to influence you when you were ignorant.