In biblical times, the concept of an escort often involved a group of individuals accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or honor. The term "escort" itself may not be explicitly used in the Berean Standard Bible, but the practice is evident throughout various narratives and contexts in Scripture.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, escorts were often provided for protection during travel, which was perilous due to the threat of bandits and wild animals. For instance, when Jacob's sons traveled to Egypt to buy grain during the famine, they likely traveled in a group for safety (Genesis 42:1-5). Similarly, Nehemiah was granted an escort by King Artaxerxes when he returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls. Nehemiah 2:9 states, "Then I went to the governors of the region beyond the River and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of an escort is seen in the context of honor and protection. When Paul was being transported to Rome as a prisoner, he was escorted by a centurion and soldiers to ensure his safe passage (Acts 27:1-2). This was not only for Paul's protection but also to maintain order and authority during the journey.

Additionally, in Acts 21:15-16, when Paul was traveling to Jerusalem, some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied him, providing both companionship and support. This reflects the communal nature of early Christian travel, where believers often journeyed together for mutual encouragement and safety.

Cultural and Historical Insights

In ancient Near Eastern culture, traveling alone was uncommon due to the dangers involved. Escorts were a practical necessity, especially for those of high status or carrying valuable goods. The presence of an escort signified the importance of the individual being accompanied and often served as a deterrent to potential threats.

Spiritual Implications

From a spiritual perspective, the concept of an escort can be seen as a metaphor for God's protection and guidance. Just as an escort provides safety and direction, believers are assured of God's presence and protection throughout their spiritual journey. Psalm 91:11 declares, "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."

In summary, while the term "escort" may not be directly mentioned in the Bible, the practice is evident in the narratives of both the Old and New Testaments. It underscores themes of protection, honor, and community, reflecting the broader biblical principles of God's care and the fellowship of believers.1. (n.) A body of armed men to attend a person of distinction for the sake of affording safety when on a journey; one who conducts some one as an attendant; a guard, as of prisoners on a march; also, a body of persons, attending as a mark of respect or honor; -- applied to movements on land, as convoy is to movements at sea.

2. (n.) Protection, care, or safeguard on a journey or excursion; as, to travel under the escort of a friend.

3. (n.) To attend with a view to guard and protect; to accompany as safeguard; to give honorable or ceremonious attendance to; -- used esp. with reference to journeys or excursions on land; as, to escort a public functionary, or a lady; to escort a baggage wagon.

4311. propempo -- to send before, send forth
... accompany, send forth. From pro and pempo; to send forward, ie Escort or aid in
travel -- accompany, bring (forward) on journey (way), conduct forth. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4311.htm - 7k7971. shalach -- to send
... let the go (1), delivered (1), direct (1), dismissed (2), dispatch (1), divorce
(3), divorces (1), drive (1), driving them away (1), escort (1), escorted him ...
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On the Arrival of Gregory at Alexandria, Tended by a Military ...
... Book II. Chapter XI."On the Arrival of Gregory at Alexandria, tended by
a Military Escort, Athanasius flees. After these things ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of scholasticus/chapter xi on the arrival of.htm

Dragged on his Way
... resignation of St. Paul, to alleviate the sorrows of Philip, of Olympias, and
his other friends. Then the escort started. No sooner had ...
/.../chapter liii dragged on his.htm

Philip visits St. Nilus
... and God's own darkness veiled her awful height."Heber. Briso and the escort
were to start with the letter to St. Nilus in ten days. ...
/.../chapter lxii philip visits st.htm

Letter Xciv. To Elias, Governor of the Province.
... to the bishop, and others underneath, allotted to the officers of the Church in
order, the use of both being open to you of the magistracy and your escort. ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter xciv to elias governor.htm

The Gathering Storm
... The party of officials, surrounded by their small but glittering escort, made
its way to the Pr??torium, which was at no great distance. ...
/.../chapter i the gathering storm.htm

The Capture of Chrysostom
... oaks and laurels. Asterius was walking with Chrysostom, and Philip followed
them, a little in front of the escort. But no sooner ...
/.../chapter xv the capture of.htm

The Martyrdom
... already too late. When the news reached Philip the escort which was to remove
Chrysostom had set out upon its way. The only course ...
/.../chapter lxviii the martyrdom.htm

To the Rev. A. Brandram.
... in the hands of Pollillos and his banditti, who whenever it pleases them, stop the
courier, burn the vehicle and letters, murder the paltry escort which attends ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 59.htm

The Faithful Servant
... But before the arrow next strung to overtake him could fly, Titus, Carus and Nicanor,
accompanied by their escort, rode between the fugitive and the men he had ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xxi the faithful servant.htm

Samson Conquered
... to be still so strong, that any other kind of fetter would have been insufficient"
you see him walking along in the midst of a small escort towards Gaza. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/samson conquered.htm

Escort (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Protection, care, or safeguard on a journey or excursion; as, to travel
under the escort of a friend. ... Multi-Version Concordance Escort (4 Occurrences). ...
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Conduct (93 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Skillful guidance or management; generalship. 3. (n.) Convoy; escort;
guard; guide. ... 7. (n.) To lead, or guide; to escort; to attend. ...
/c/conduct.htm - 35k

Vashti (10 Occurrences)
... Nor can it be said that there was any lack of recognition of Vashti's high dignity;
the seven highest officials of the palace were sent to escort her. ...
/v/vashti.htm - 12k

Nehemiah (9 Occurrences)
... He went up in the spring of BC 446 (eleven years after Ezra), with a strong escort
supplied by the king, and with letters to all the pashas of the provinces ...
/n/nehemiah.htm - 24k

Usher (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (vt) To introduce or escort, as an usher, forerunner, or harbinger; to forerun; --
sometimes followed by in or forth; as, to usher in a stranger; to usher ...
/u/usher.htm - 7k

Escheweth (2 Occurrences)

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Escorted (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Escort. Multi-Version Concordance Escorted
(6 Occurrences). Acts 16:39 and they came and begged them. ...
/e/escorted.htm - 8k

Bring (1372 Occurrences)
... 27:1; "before the decree bring forth," Zephaniah 2:2); `anan = "to cloud over,"
"to darken" (Genesis 9:14); shalach = "to send on," "to escort" (Genesis 18:16 ...
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Adria (1 Occurrence)
... After leaving Crete the vessel in which the apostle Paul was sailing under military
escort was "driven to and fro in the sea of Adria" fourteen days (Acts 27:27 ...
/a/adria.htm - 8k

Ahava (3 Occurrences)
... Ezra had expressed to the king his faith in the protection of God; being, therefore,
ashamed to ask for a military escort he proclaimed a fast to seek of God ...
/a/ahava.htm - 9k

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