Biblical Government

1. Name / Role Centurions 2. Category Government Roles 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Centurions appear in the New Testament during the Roman occupation of Judea and surrounding regions. They are mentioned in the Gospels, Acts, and occasionally referenced in the Epistles. Their presence reflects the military structure and…

1. Name / Role Herodians 2. Category Government Roles 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Herodians appear in the New Testament, primarily during the time of Jesus’ public ministry. They are mentioned in the Synoptic Gospels, particularly in connection with plots against Jesus and political-religious discussions involving taxation and Roman…

1. Name / Role Judges (Old Testament) 2. Category Government Roles 3. Time Period / Biblical Context The judges governed Israel during the period between the death of Joshua and the rise of the monarchy, approximately from the late 14th to early 11th century BC. This era is chronicled primarily…

1. Name / Role Elders 2. Category Government Roles 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Elders are mentioned throughout the Bible, from the patriarchal period in the Old Testament through to the formation of the early Church in the New Testament. They appear in legal, social, and religious contexts as…

1. Name / Role Sanhedrin 2. Category Government Roles 3. Time Period / Biblical Context The Sanhedrin is mentioned in the New Testament during the Second Temple period, particularly in the Gospels and Acts. While its formal origins trace back to post-exilic Jewish governance, its most prominent role was during…

1. Name / Role Spies / Scouts 2. Category Government Roles 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Spies and scouts appear predominantly in the Old Testament during Israel’s wilderness journey, conquest of Canaan, and in certain strategic military accounts. Their roles are especially noted in the books of Numbers, Joshua,…

1. Name / Role Watchmen 2. Category Government Roles 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Watchmen appear throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the historical books, Psalms, and prophetic writings. While some served literal security roles on city walls, others were prophetic figures tasked with spiritual alertness and warning. 4.…

1. Name / Role Soldiers / Warriors 2. Category Government Roles 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Soldiers and warriors are found throughout both the Old and New Testaments, from the tribal battles of early Israel to the standing armies of monarchic, imperial, and Roman periods. They play major roles…