14 occurrences

'Advisor' in the Bible

Later, Abimelech traveled from Gerar to visit Isaac. He arrived with Ahuzzath, his staff advisor, and Phicol, the commanding officer of his army.

Verse Conceptsadvisers

Some time later, both the senior security advisor to the king of Egypt and his head chef offended their master, Egypt's king.

Verse ConceptsCupbearerBakersArts And Crafts, Types ofOffenceButlersWronging Other People

Pharaoh was so angry with his two officers his senior security advisor and his head chef

Verse ConceptsNamed People Angry With Others

Then the two of them each had a dream. They both had their dreams the same night, and there were separate interpretations for each dream the senior security advisor and the head chef to the king of Egypt, who had confined them in prison.

Verse ConceptsVisions At Night

So the senior security advisor related his dream to Joseph. "In my dream," he said, "all of a sudden there was a vine in front of me!

Verse ConceptsMetaphorical TreesTelling Dreams

Within three days, Pharaoh will encourage you and return you to your responsibilities. You'll attend to Pharaoh's personal wine cup, just as you did when you were his senior security advisor.

Verse ConceptsReinstatementRestorationLifting HeadsReinstating People

On the third day, which just happened to be Pharaoh's birthday, he threw a party for all his servants. He lifted the head of both his senior security advisor and of his head chef in front of his servants

Verse ConceptsBanquets, ReasonsBanquets, Events CelebratedGuestsMealsBirthdaysBirthdays CelebratedLifting Headscelebrating

that is, he restored his senior security advisor to his former responsibilities, including attending to Pharaoh's personal wine cup,

Verse ConceptsCupbearerReinstating People

Despite all of this, the senior security advisor not only didn't remember Joseph, he deliberately forgot him.

Verse ConceptsCupbearerForgettingIngratitudeReward, HumanUnreliabilityButlersForgetting People

Then Pharaoh's senior security advisor spoke up. "Maybe I should make a confession.

Verse ConceptsCupbearerRemindersButlersMemoriesPainful MemoriesReminders Of Sin

Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate,

"And now, Lord, I ask you to listen to the prayer of your servant and to the prayers of your servants who delight in revering your Name. I ask you, please prosper your servant today by granting him to receive favor from this man." Now I was the king's senior security advisor.

Verse ConceptsGod, Joy OfCupbearerReverence, And BlessingSuccessButlersFear Of God, Results OfProsperityPay Attention O God!Success Through GodGod As A Source Of Delight

Why are you crying so loud now? There's no king among you, is there? Perhaps your advisor has died? For pain has overtaken you like a woman in labor.

Verse ConceptsChildbirthLabour PainsGroups ShoutingWhy Do You Do This?No King

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