Successor (10 Occurrences)

Acts 24:27
But when two years were completed, Felix was relieved by Porcius Festus as his successor; and Felix, desirous to oblige the Jews, to acquire their favour, left Paul bound.
(DBY WBS YLT)

Hebrews 7:24
but He, because He continues for ever, has a priesthood which does not pass to any successor.
(WEY)

Genesis 21:23
and now, swear to me by God here: thou dost not lie to me, or to my continuator, or to my successor; according to the kindness which I have done with thee thou dost with me, and with the land in which thou hast sojourned.'
(YLT)

1 Kings 1:48
Also thus said the king,'Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing it.'"
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1 Chronicles 27:7
The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
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Job 18:19
He hath no continuator, Nor successor among his people, And none is remaining in his dwellings.
(YLT)

Ecclesiastes 2:12
I turned myself to consider wisdom, madness, and folly: for what can the king's successor do? Just that which has been done long ago.
(WEB NIV)

Ecclesiastes 4:15
I saw all the living under the sun round the young man who was to be ruler in place of the king.
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Ecclesiastes 4:16
There was no end of all the people, of all those whose head he was, but they who come later will have no delight in him. This again is to no purpose and desire for wind.
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Isaiah 14:22
And I have risen up against them, (The affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts,) And have cut off, in reference to Babylon, Name and remnant, and continuator and successor, The affirmation of Jehovah.
(YLT)

Keys (2 Occurrences)

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Antediluvian

(n.) One who succeeds or follows; one who takes the place which another has left, and sustains the like part or character; -- correlative to predecessor; as, the successor of a deceased king.1240. diadochos -- a successor
... a successor. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: diadochos Phonetic
Spelling: (dee-ad'-okh-os) Short Definition: a successor Definition: a successor ...
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745. Archelaos -- "people-ruling," Archelaus, a son of Herod the ...
... Transliteration: Archelaos Phonetic Spelling: (ar-khel'-ah-os) Short Definition:
Archelaus Definition: Archelaus, Herod Archelaus, son and successor of Herod I ...
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1239. diadidomi -- to hand over, distribute
... From dia and didomi; to give throughout a crowd, ie Deal out; also to deliver over
(as to a successor) -- (make) distribute(-ion), divide, give. see GREEK dia. ...
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8010. Shelomoh -- David's son and successor to his throne
... 8009, 8010. Shelomoh. 8011 . David's son and successor to his throne.
Transliteration: Shelomoh Phonetic Spelling: (shel-o-mo') Short Definition: Solomon. ...
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783b. Artachshast -- a son and successor of Xerxes, king of Persia
... 783a, 783b. Artachshast. 784 . a son and successor of Xerxes, king of Persia.
Transliteration: Artachshast Short Definition: Artaxerxes. ...
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192. Evil Merodak -- "man of Merodach," son and successor of ...
... "man of Merodach," son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar. Transliteration: Evil Merodak
Phonetic Spelling: (ev-eel' mer-o-dak') Short Definition: Evil-merodach. ...
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783a. Artachshasta -- a son and successor of Xerxes, king of ...
... 783, 783a. Artachshasta. 783b . a son and successor of Xerxes, king of Persia.
Transliteration: Artachshasta Short Definition: Artaxerxes. ...
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3091. Yehoshua -- "the LORD is salvation," Moses' successor, also ...
Yehoshua or Yehoshua. 3090, 3091. Yehoshua or Yehoshua. 3092 . "the LORD is
salvation," Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Isr. ...
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783. Artachshashta' -- a son and successor of Xerxes, king of ...
... a son and successor of Xerxes, king of Persia. Transliteration: Artachshashta' Phonetic
Spelling: (ar-takh-shash-taw') Short Definition: Artaxerxes. Artaxerxes ...
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At that Time Honorius, Successor to Boniface, was Bishop of the ...
... BOOK II CHAP. XVII. AT that time Honorius, successor to Boniface, was Bishop
of the Apostolic see.¦ AT that time Honorius, successor ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xvii at that time.htm

Dissension About a Successor to Auxentius, Bishop of Milan. ...
... Book IV. Chapter XXX."Dissension about a Successor to Auxentius, Bishop
of Milan. Ambrose, Governor of the Province, going to ...
/.../chapter xxx dissension about a successor.htm

Successor to be Appointed.
... Homily III. Chapter LX."Successor to Be Appointed. "Since, therefore, it
is necessary to set apart some one instead of me to fill ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter lx successor to be appointed.htm

How Ethelwald, Successor to Cuthbert, Leading a Hermit's Life ...
... BOOK V CHAP. I. How Ethelwald, successor to Cuthbert, leading a hermit's life, calmed.
a tempest by his prayers when the brethren were in danger at sea. ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap i how ethelwald successor.htm

Death of Paul Bishop of the Novatians, and Election of Marcian as ...
... Book VII. Chapter XLVI."Death of Paul Bishop of the Novatians, and Election
of Marcian as his Successor. A little while after ...
/.../chapter xlvi death of paul bishop.htm

What Augustin Wrote to Simplicianus, the Successor of Ambrose ...
... A Treatise on the predestination of the saints, Chapter 8 [IV.]"What Augustin Wrote
to Simplicianus, the Successor of Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 8 iv what augustin wrote.htm

How Caedwalla, King of the West Saxons, Went to Rome to be ...
... How Caedwalla, king of the West Saxons, went to Rome to be baptised; and his successor
Ini, also devoutly journeyed to the same threshold of the holy Apostles. ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap vii how caedwalla king.htm

How his Body was Found Altogether Uncorrupted after it had Been ...
... How his body was found altogether uncorrupted after it had been buried eleven years,
and how his successor in the bishopric departed this world not long after. ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxx how his body.htm

Ordination of Arsacius as John's Successor. Indisposition of ...
... Book VI. Chapter XIX."Ordination of Arsacius as John's Successor.
Indisposition of Cyrinus Bishop of Chalcedon. After the lapse ...
/.../chapter xix ordination of arsacius as.htm

Alexander, Bishop of Constantinople, when at the Point of Death ...
... Book II. Chapter VI."Alexander, Bishop of Constantinople, when at the Point of Death
proposes the Election either of Paul or of Macedonius as his Successor. ...
/.../chapter vi alexander bishop of constantinople.htm

Successor (10 Occurrences)
... or follows; one who takes the place which another has left, and sustains the like
part or character; -- correlative to predecessor; as, the successor of a ...
/s/successor.htm - 9k

Jehoiachin (20 Occurrences)
... Yahweh will be steadfast," and "Coniah" in Jeremiah 22:24, 28; konyahu, "Yahweh
has upheld him"; 'Ioakeim): A king of Judah; son and successor of Jehoiakim ...
/j/jehoiachin.htm - 19k

Melchizedek (12 Occurrences)
... One of the Amarna tablets is from Ebed-Tob, king of Jerusalem, the successor of
Melchizedek, in which he claims the very attributes and dignity given to ...
/m/melchizedek.htm - 19k

Melchisedec (10 Occurrences)
... Psalm 110:4 makes the klng-priest who is addressed there a virtual successor of
Melchizedek, and the kings of Jerusalem might well, as Gunkel suggests, have ...
/m/melchisedec.htm - 17k

Jehoram (27 Occurrences)
... Chronicles 17:8). (4.) The son of Ahab and Jezebel, and successor to his
brother Ahaziah on the throne of Israel. He reigned twelve ...
/j/jehoram.htm - 30k

Continuator (4 Occurrences)
... Genesis 21:23 and now, swear to me by God here: thou dost not lie to me, or to my
continuator, or to my successor; according to the kindness which I have done ...
/c/continuator.htm - 7k

Ahasbai (1 Occurrence)
... Ewald and others have suggested that this Ahasuerus was Cambyses, the son
and successor of Cyrus. It seems to be more probable that ...
/a/ahasbai.htm - 11k

Jehoahaz (22 Occurrences)
... (2.) The son and successor of Jehu, king of Israel (2 Kings 10:35). He reigned
seventeen years, and followed the evil ways of the house of Jeroboam. ...
/j/jehoahaz.htm - 23k

Antiochus
... BC). See also SELEUCIDAE. JE Harry. ANTIOCHUS II. Surnamed Theos (Theos,
"god"): Son and successor of Antiochus (261-246 BC). He made ...
/a/antiochus.htm - 17k

Rehoboam (42 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary He enlarges the people, the successor of Solomon on the
throne, and apparently his only son. ... His son Abijah became his successor. ...
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In the biblical context, a "successor" refers to an individual who follows another in a position of leadership or authority, often by divine appointment or through a recognized process of succession. The concept of succession is significant in the Bible, as it underscores the continuity of God's work and the fulfillment of His promises through successive generations.

Old Testament Examples

One of the most prominent examples of succession in the Old Testament is the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua. Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness, was not permitted to enter the Promised Land due to his disobedience at Meribah (Numbers 20:12). God appointed Joshua as Moses' successor, instructing Moses to lay hands on him and commission him in the sight of all Israel (Deuteronomy 34:9). Joshua's leadership was marked by the successful conquest of Canaan, fulfilling God's promise to the patriarchs.

Another significant instance is the succession of kings in Israel and Judah. The transition from King Saul to King David is a notable example. Although Saul was the first king of Israel, his disobedience led God to choose David as his successor (1 Samuel 16:1-13). David's anointing by the prophet Samuel signified God's choice, and despite Saul's attempts to thwart this succession, David eventually became king, establishing a dynasty that would lead to the Messiah.

New Testament Examples

In the New Testament, the concept of succession is evident in the early Church's leadership. After Judas Iscariot's betrayal and death, the apostles sought a successor to maintain the number of the Twelve. They chose Matthias by casting lots, a decision made after prayer and seeking God's guidance (Acts 1:24-26). This event highlights the importance of maintaining divinely appointed leadership within the Church.

The apostle Paul also addressed succession in his letters, particularly in his relationship with Timothy and Titus. Paul regarded Timothy as his "true son in the faith" (1 Timothy 1:2) and entrusted him with significant responsibilities in the early Church. He instructed Timothy to "guard the deposit entrusted to you" (1 Timothy 6:20) and to "entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others" (2 Timothy 2:2, BSB). This reflects the principle of passing on sound doctrine and leadership to future generations.

Theological Significance

Theologically, the concept of succession underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness in fulfilling His purposes through human agents. It demonstrates that while leaders may change, God's plan remains steadfast. The biblical model of succession often involves divine selection, human recognition, and the passing on of spiritual authority and responsibility.

Succession also serves as a reminder of the importance of mentorship and discipleship within the faith community. Leaders are called to prepare and equip others to continue the work of ministry, ensuring the perpetuation of the Gospel message and the edification of the Church.

In summary, the biblical concept of a successor is deeply rooted in the narrative of God's unfolding plan, highlighting the continuity of leadership and the transmission of divine authority across generations.Shia and Sunni Islam - what are the differences? | GotQuestions.org

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