Definition and Usage:
The term "accede" generally means to agree to a demand, request, or treaty. It can also imply assuming an office or position. In biblical contexts, while the specific word "accede" may not be directly used in most translations, the concept is present in various narratives and teachings where individuals agree to God's commands, covenants, or assume roles of leadership.

Biblical Contexts:

1. Agreement to Covenants:
The concept of acceding is evident in the numerous covenants between God and His people. For instance, when God establishes His covenant with Abraham, Abraham's acceptance and obedience can be seen as acceding to God's promises and commands (Genesis 17:1-9). Although the Berean Standard Bible does not use the word "accede," the idea is implicit in Abraham's compliance and faith.

2. Assumption of Leadership:
Acceding to a position of leadership is a recurring theme in the Bible. For example, Solomon accedes to the throne of Israel after David. In 1 Kings 2:12 , it states, "So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established." Here, Solomon's accession to the throne is a fulfillment of God's promise to David and an acceptance of the responsibilities that come with kingship.

3. Acceptance of Divine Will:
The prophets often acceded to God's call, despite personal reluctance or the challenges they faced. Jonah, for instance, initially resisted God's command to go to Nineveh but eventually acceded to God's will after being swallowed by a great fish (Jonah 3:1-3). This narrative highlights the struggle and eventual submission to divine authority.

4. New Testament Examples:
In the New Testament, the disciples accede to Jesus' call to follow Him. In Matthew 4:19-20 , Jesus calls Peter and Andrew, saying, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." The immediate response of leaving their nets and following Him illustrates their accession to His call.

5. Parables and Teachings:
Jesus' parables often illustrate the concept of acceding to God's kingdom. The Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-31) contrasts one son who initially refuses but later accedes to his father's request, with another who agrees but does not follow through. This parable underscores the importance of genuine compliance with God's will.

Theological Implications:

Acceding to God's will is a fundamental aspect of faith and obedience in the Bible. It involves a conscious decision to align one's actions with divine instructions, often requiring humility, trust, and a willingness to embrace God's plans over personal desires. The narratives and teachings throughout Scripture emphasize the blessings and responsibilities that come with acceding to God's authority and the roles He assigns.1. (v. i.) To agree or assent to a proposal; as, to accede to a request.

2. (v. i.) To enter upon an office or dignity; to attain.

3. (v. i.) To become a party by associating one's self with others; to give one's adhesion. Hence, to agree or assent to a proposal or a view; as, he acceded to my request.

Fifteenth Proposition of Arminius
... PROPOSITION. I accede to your first statement, if it be correctly understood,
but some explanation may be necessary concerning the second. ...
/.../the works of james arminius vol 3/fifteenth proposition of arminius.htm

Chapter xxxiv
... us. Only on this condition will we accede to your request, if you will be
as we are, and have all males among you circumcised. Then ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxiv.htm

On the Departure of Flavian, Bishop of Antioch, who was Gone on an ...
... the tongue of the priest; facilitating his utterance;"preparing the mind of the
other to receive what is said and with much indulgence, to accede to the ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily iii on the departure.htm

It Frequently Happens that a Creature who is not Entirely Hardened ...
... Against me, I say, who dare not accede to some of the sentiments and dogmas of my
brethren, as they well know, for this sole reason"because I consider it ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/article xxiii iii it frequently.htm

The Death of Cyrus.
... They were unanimously agreed that it would be best for him to accede to the last
of the two proposals made to him, viz., to draw back three days' journey ...
//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/cyrus the great/chapter xii the death of.htm

The Third Book
... To discuss all such cases would take too long; but one point I add, that we may
know that not only do we fail to accede to all God's commands, but we actually ...
//christianbookshelf.org/salvian/on the government of god/the third book.htm

Egypt and Greece.
... Artabanus's decision. Atossa, however, recommended to him to accede to
the plan of referring the question to Artabanus. He would ...
//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/xerxes/chapter ii egypt and greece.htm

Training in the Sanitarium
... line of work, she was so sympathetic and so ready to give a word of commendation
and encouragement, that her pupil could not do otherwise than accede to all ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/hoskins/clara a swain md/training in the sanitarium.htm

The Eighth Book
... the most salutary admonitions. Since this is true, what are we to do?
Must we accede to the will of wicked men? Or if they wish ...
//christianbookshelf.org/salvian/on the government of god/the eighth book.htm

The Epistle of Saint Jude.
... Lord as one and the same person, are quite consistent in regarding our Jude likewise
as an Apostle." To this view De Wette himself does not accede, and thus ...
/.../the epistle of saint jude.htm

Accede (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To agree or assent to a proposal; as, to accede
to a request. ... Multi-Version Concordance Accede (1 Occurrence). ...
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Accent (1 Occurrence)

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Reign (468 Occurrences)
... The verb is malakh, "to be king" ("to reign as king"), "to become king," "to accede
to the throne," "to assume royal power publicly" and, generally speaking ...
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Differently (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 6:3 If any one teach differently, and do not accede to sound words, those
of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the teaching which is according to piety, (DBY ...
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Piety (21 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 6:3 If any one teach differently, and do not accede to sound words, those
of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the teaching which is according to piety ...
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Agree (24 Occurrences)
... expediency of the law. 3. (vi) To yield assent; to accede; -- followed by
to; as, to agree to an offer, or to opinion. 4. (vi) To make ...
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Allow (86 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To own or acknowledge; to accept as true; to concede; to accede to an opinion;
as, to allow a right; to allow a claim; to allow the truth of a ...
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Accaron

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Sheba (36 Occurrences)
... 3. Employed by Jesus: The narrative is referred to by Jesus in Matthew 12:42 Luke
11:31, where He refuses to accede to the request of the scribes and Pharisees ...
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Rehoboam (42 Occurrences)
... Consequently, they would be more jealous of their rights for the future, and
Rehoboam accordingly would have to accede to their demand. ...
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