'Position' in the Bible
He restored the chief cupbearer to his former position so that he placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand,
Go to Pharaoh in the morning when he goes out to the water. Position yourself to meet him by the edge of the Nile, and take in your hand the staff that was turned into a snake.
The Lord said to Moses, "Get up early in the morning and position yourself before Pharaoh as he goes out to the water, and tell him, 'Thus says the Lord, "Release my people that they may serve me!
The Lord said to Moses, "Gather to me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom you know are elders of the people and officials over them, and bring them to the tent of meeting; let them take their position there with you.
The army was in position -- the main army north of the city and the rear guard west of the city. That night Joshua went into the middle of the valley.
Samson said to the young man who held his hand, "Position me so I can touch the pillars that support the temple. Then I can lean on them."
He lifts the weak from the dust; he raises the poor from the ash heap to seat them with princes and to bestow on them an honored position. The foundations of the earth belong to the Lord, and he has placed the world on them.
So they ran and brought him from there. When he took his position among the people, he stood head and shoulders above them all.
After Saul had secured his royal position over Israel, he fought against all their enemies on all sides -- the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. In every direction that he turned he was victorious.
Meanwhile for forty days the Philistine approached every morning and evening and took his position.
Solomon dismissed Abiathar from his position as priest of the Lord, fulfilling the decree of judgment the Lord made in Shiloh against the family of Eli.
He also removed Maacah his grandmother from her position as queen because she had made a loathsome Asherah pole. Asa cut down her Asherah pole and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
He spoke kindly to him and gave him a more prestigious position than the other kings who were with him in Babylon.
"But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours.
King Asa also removed Maacah his grandmother from her position as queen mother because she had made a loathsome Asherah pole. Asa cut down her Asherah pole and crushed and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
"But now briefly we have received mercy from the Lord our God, in that he has left us a remnant and has given us a secure position in his holy place. Thus our God has enlightened our eyes and has given us a little relief in our time of servitude.
I said to them, "The gates of Jerusalem must not be opened in the early morning, until those who are standing guard close the doors and lock them. Position residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their guard stations and some near their homes."
Some time later King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, exalting him and setting his position above that of all the officials who were with him.
Raise me to a position of great honor! Turn and comfort me!
You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.
Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.
If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.
The Lord takes his position to judge; he stands up to pass sentence on his people.
I will remove you from your office; you will be thrown down from your position.
"I, the Lord, say: 'This shows how I will ruin the highly exalted position in which Judah and Jerusalem take pride.
He spoke kindly to him and gave him a more prestigious position than the other kings who were with him in Babylon.
You were adorned with gold and silver, while your clothing was of fine linen, silk, and embroidery. You ate the finest flour, honey, and olive oil. You became extremely beautiful and attained the position of royalty.
The wise men replied to the king, "There is no man on earth who is able to disclose the king's secret, for no king, regardless of his position and power, has ever requested such a thing from any magician, astrologer, or wise man.
Then the king elevated Daniel to high position and bestowed on him many marvelous gifts. He granted him authority over the entire province of Babylon and made him the main prefect over all the wise men of Babylon.
He takes his battle position and shakes the earth; with a mere look he frightens the nations. The ancient mountains disintegrate; the primeval hills are flattened. He travels on the ancient roads.