The concept of being "promoted" in the Bible often relates to the idea of being elevated or exalted by God due to faithfulness, obedience, or divine favor. While the term "promoted" itself may not frequently appear in the biblical text, the theme of elevation or advancement is prevalent throughout Scripture.

Divine Promotion:

1. Joseph's Rise to Power:
One of the most notable examples of divine promotion is the account of Joseph. Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph remained faithful to God. His integrity and ability to interpret dreams led to his promotion from a prisoner to the second most powerful man in Egypt. Genesis 41:40-41 records Pharaoh's words to Joseph: "You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you."

2. David's Anointing as King:
David's promotion from shepherd boy to king of Israel is another significant example. Chosen by God for his heart and faithfulness, David was anointed by the prophet Samuel long before he ascended to the throne. 1 Samuel 16:12-13 describes this moment: "So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, 'Arise, anoint him, for this is he.' So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward."

Principles of Promotion:

1. Humility and Obedience:
The Bible emphasizes that humility and obedience are key to being promoted by God. James 4:10 states, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you." This principle is echoed throughout Scripture, highlighting that true promotion comes from God and is often a result of a humble and obedient heart.

2. Faithfulness in Small Things:
Jesus taught that faithfulness in small matters leads to greater responsibilities. In the Parable of the Talents, the master commends the faithful servants, saying, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things; I will set you over many things" (Matthew 25:21). This parable illustrates that God rewards those who are diligent and trustworthy in their duties.

Warnings Against Self-Promotion:

1. Pride and Self-Exaltation:
The Bible warns against self-promotion and pride, which can lead to downfall. Proverbs 16:18 cautions, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." The account of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers of self-exaltation. His pride led to his temporary downfall until he acknowledged God's sovereignty.

2. Seeking God's Timing:
Believers are encouraged to wait for God's timing for promotion rather than seeking it through their own efforts. Psalm 75:6-7 declares, "For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, but it is God who judges; He brings one down and exalts another."

In summary, the biblical concept of promotion is deeply tied to God's sovereignty and the character of the individual. It is God who elevates, often in response to humility, faithfulness, and obedience, while warning against pride and self-seeking ambition.(imp. & p. p.) of Promote.4320. prosanabaino -- to go up besides
... go up. From pros and anabaino; to ascend farther, ie Be promoted (take an upper
(more honorable) seat) -- go up. see GREEK pros. see GREEK anabaino. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4320.htm - 6k5128. nua -- to quiver, wave, waver, tremble, totter
... literally and figuratively (as subjoined) -- continually, fugitive, X make, to
(go) up and down, be gone away, (be) move(-able, -d), be promoted, reel, remove ...
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7236. rebah -- to grow great
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to rabah Definition to grow great NASB Word
Usage became large (1), become great (2), grew large (1), grown (1), promoted (1 ...
/hebrew/7236.htm - 6k

5375. nasa -- to lift, carry, take
... must be carried (1), obtained (1), offer (3), pardon (2), pardons (1), partial*
(2), partiality* (8), pick (1), picked (1), picks (3), promoted (1), protest (1 ...
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1431. gadal -- to grow up, become great
... magnified (15), magnify (9), make his greater (1), make the great (2), make your
great (1), make great (1), makes it grow (1), more (1), promoted (1), reared (3 ...
/hebrew/1431.htm - 7k

The New Testament Promoted and Completed the Fatal Identification ...
... THE ORIGIN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT 9. The New Testament promoted and completed the
fatal identification of the Word of the Lord and the Teaching of the Apostles ...
/.../harnack/the origin of the new testament/ 9 the new testament.htm

Nestorius of Antioch Promoted to the See of Constantinople. His ...
... Book VII. Chapter XXIX."Nestorius of Antioch promoted to the See of
Constantinople. His Persecution of the Heretics. After the ...
/.../chapter xxix nestorius of antioch promoted.htm

That He Promoted Christians to Offices of Government, and Forbade ...
... Book II. Chapter XLIV."That he promoted Christians to Offices of Government,
and forbade Gentiles in Such Stations to offer Sacrifice. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xliv that he promoted christians.htm

They who have not Been Promoted to that Office. ...
... The Canons of the Blessed and Holy Fathers Assembled at Antioch in Syria.
Canon XXVI. They who have not been promoted to that office.? ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xxvi they who have.htm

A Presbyter who Has Been Promoted after Having Committed Carnal ...
... Canon IX. A presbyter who has been promoted after having committed carnal
sin? A presbyter who has been promoted after having ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon ix a presbyter who.htm

He who Has Been Recently Baptized Ought not to be Promoted to the ...
... Canon III. He who has been recently baptized ought not to be promoted to
the sacerdotal order.? He who has been recently baptized ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon iii he who has.htm

Whether He who Raises the Unworthy to Orders Commits a Sin?
... Therefore seemingly the like can be promoted without sin. Objection 3:
Further, everyone is bound to avoid sin, as far as he can. ...
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This Form or Rule of Prayer is Composed of Six Petitions. ...
... It is true, that in this way our own interest is greatly promoted, because, when
the name of God is hallowed in the way we ask, our own sanctification also is ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 35 this form or.htm

The Allegory of the Trees Demanding a King, in the Book of Judges ...
... But the olive-tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me
they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? ...
/.../chapter ii the allegory of the.htm

Whether those who are Guilty of Simony are Fittingly Punished by ...
... Objection 7: Further, to be promoted to greater dignity is much less than
to retain that which one has already received. Now sometimes ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether those who are guilty.htm

Promoted (9 Occurrences)
...Promoted (9 Occurrences). ... Judges 9:11 But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake
my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees? ...
/p/promoted.htm - 9k

Promote (21 Occurrences)
... Esther 3:1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha
the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes who ...
/p/promote.htm - 12k

Advanced (32 Occurrences)
... Esther 3:1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha
the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes who ...
/a/advanced.htm - 16k

Nobles (71 Occurrences)
... Esther 3:1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha
the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes who ...
/n/nobles.htm - 33k

Xerxes (24 Occurrences)
... Esther 3:1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha
the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes who ...
/x/xerxes.htm - 14k

Zaphnathpaaneah (1 Occurrence)
... who furnishes the nourishment of life," ie the chief steward of the realm): The
name given Joseph by the Egyptian king by whom he was promoted, probably the ...
/z/zaphnathpaaneah.htm - 8k

Zaphenathpaneah
... who furnishes the nourishment of life," ie the chief steward of the realm): The
name given Joseph by the Egyptian king by whom he was promoted, probably the ...
/z/zaphenathpaneah.htm - 6k

Zaphenath-paneah (1 Occurrence)
... who furnishes the nourishment of life," ie the chief steward of the realm): The
name given Joseph by the Egyptian king by whom he was promoted, probably the ...
/z/zaphenath-paneah.htm - 7k

Zaphnath-paaneah (1 Occurrence)
... who furnishes the nourishment of life," ie the chief steward of the realm): The
name given Joseph by the Egyptian king by whom he was promoted, probably the ...
/z/zaphnath-paaneah.htm - 8k

Jeroboam (96 Occurrences)
... He was the son of a widow of Zereda, and while still young was promoted by Solomon
to be chief superintendent of the "burnden", ie, of the bands of forced ...
/j/jeroboam.htm - 62k

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