9 occurrences

'Court' in the Bible

The king commanded Ashpenaz, who was in charge of his court officials, to choose some of the Israelites who were of royal and noble descent --

But the overseer of the court officials renamed them. He gave Daniel the name Belteshazzar, Hananiah he named Shadrach, Mishael he named Meshach, and Azariah he named Abednego.

Verse ConceptsPeople Renaming People

But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the royal delicacies or the royal wine. He therefore asked the overseer of the court officials for permission not to defile himself.

Verse ConceptsAbstinenceConformityAlcoholCivil authoritiesDefilement, Ceremonial CausesGood Decision Making ExamplesDecisivenessLuxurySelf DenialSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceTemptation, ResistingForbidden FoodDefilementEating Meatpork

Then God made the overseer of the court officials sympathetic to Daniel.

Verse ConceptsSympathyFavorEmotions

Daniel then spoke to the warden whom the overseer of the court officials had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:

When the time appointed by the king arrived, the overseer of the court officials brought them into Nebuchadnezzar's presence.

And at Daniel's request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the administration of the province of Babylon. Daniel himself served in the king's court.

Verse ConceptsWaiting At Gates

A river of fire was streaming forth and proceeding from his presence. Many thousands were ministering to him; Many tens of thousands stood ready to serve him. The court convened and the books were opened.

Verse ConceptsAngels RejoicingBooks, Metaphorical UseMany Spiritual BeingsServants Of The LordA Million And MoreThe Act Of OpeningOpening DocumentsFire Emanating From GodCourt SessionsThousands Of Angels Worship God

But the court will convene, and his ruling authority will be removed -- destroyed and abolished forever!

Verse ConceptsKingdomsLossSittingGod SuingDeposing

Bible Theasaurus

Chamber (78 instances)
Council (55 instances)
Courtroom (1 instance)
Fashion (39 instances)
Flatter (8 instances)
Homage (77 instances)
Persuade (27 instances)
Portico (41 instances)
Retinue (6 instances)
Solicit (4 instances)
Street (62 instances)
Tribunal (12 instances)

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