Nepotism
Summary
Nepotism, the practice of favoring relatives in positions of power, appears in several biblical examples where leaders appointed family members to important offices.
☩Biblical Examples
Several biblical leaders practiced nepotism by placing relatives in positions of authority. Joseph settled his father and brothers in the best of the land of Egypt and provided for them. Saul appointed his cousin Abner as commander of his army. David made his nephew Joab commander of his forces and later appointed his nephew Amasa to replace him. Nehemiah put his brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem along with Hananiah.
Key verses:Genesis 47:11-121 Samuel 14:502 Samuel 8:162 Samuel 19:13Nehemiah 7:2