Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5937 rivalry Viewing other people as a threat to oneself in the accomplishment of some aim, or being in active competition with others for recognition or achievement. Examples of rivalry at a national level Between Israel and Judah 1 Kings 15:25-31 This is typical of the conflict that existed for 80 years after the division of the kingdom. Within Israel Between Assyria and Judah See also 2 Chronicles 32:13-22; Isaiah 37:10-13 Assyria claimed that behind the rivalry of the nations lay the rivalry of their gods. The LORD vindicated himself in answer to Hezekiah's prayer (see Isa 37:14-38). Examples of rivalry at an individual level Between Esau and Jacob Genesis 25:29-34; Genesis 27:41 Between Peninnah and Hannah Between Saul and David 1 Samuel 18:7-9 See also 1 Samuel 20:31 Between Absalom and David Between Rehoboam and Jeroboam Condemnation of rivalry at an individual level By the Mosaic law By Jesus Christ Luke 9:46-48 pp Matthew 18:1-4 pp Mark 9:34-37 See also Matthew 20:20-24 pp Mark 10:35-41; Matthew 23:8-11 By Paul 1 Corinthians 3:3-4 See also 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 Rivalry between individuals is overcome in Christ Galatians 3:26-28 See also Mark 10:42-45 pp Matthew 20:25-28; Philippians 1:15-18 See also
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