How many times is counselor mentioned in the Bible?

Answer 1

The word 'counselor ' appears 8 times in the NIV. It is found 7 times in the Old Testament and once in New Testament.

2 Samuel 15:12

While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom's following kept on increasing.

1 Chronicles 26:14

The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.

1 Chronicles 27:32

Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hakmoni took care of the king's sons.

1 Chronicles 27:33

Ahithophel was the king's counselor. Hushai the Arkite was the king's confidant.

Isaiah 3:3

the captain of fifty and the man of rank, the counselor, skilled craftsman and clever enchanter.

Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 40:13

Who can fathom the Spirit of the Lord, or instruct the Lord as his counselor?

Romans 11:34

"Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?"