1. Definition Of

   Statecraft (The art of government and diplomacy)

2. Corruption In Psalm 12:8

   in the court of Ahasuerus, Esther 3:1-15

    of Darius, Daniel 6:4-15

3. Instances Of

   Absalom, electioneering for the throne, 2 Samuel 15:2-6

   Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify popular clamor, Matthew 27:23-27, Mark 15:15, Luke 23:13-25, John 18:38, 39, 19:4-13

4. Ministers In

   Zadok the priest, a partisan of David, 2 Samuel 15:24-29

   Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of David's successor, 1 Kings 1:11-40

5. Women In

   The wise woman of Abel, who saved the city through diplomacy, 2 Samuel 20:16-22

   Bath-sheba, in securing the crown for Solomon, 1 Kings 1:15-21

   Herodias, in influencing the administration of Herod, Matthew 14:3-11, Mark 6:17-28

   Mother of Zebedee's children, in seeking favor for her sons, Matthew 20:20-23

   For influence in, see INFLUENCE, POLITICAL, See Diplomacy; Government