The term "incited" in the biblical context often refers to the act of provoking or stirring someone to action, typically towards a negative or sinful behavior. This concept is seen throughout the Scriptures, where individuals or groups are moved to act contrary to God's will, often leading to significant consequences.

One of the most notable instances of incitement in the Bible is found in the account of King David. In 1 Chronicles 21:1, it is recorded, "Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel." This act of incitement led David to conduct a census that was displeasing to God, resulting in a severe plague upon Israel as a divine judgment. This passage highlights the spiritual warfare aspect, where Satan is depicted as an adversary who incites God's people to sin.

Another significant example is found in the narrative of Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. In 2 Samuel 15:6, it is described how Absalom "stole the hearts of the men of Israel," effectively inciting them to support his revolt. Absalom's actions were driven by ambition and deceit, leading to a civil war that brought great turmoil to the nation of Israel.

In the New Testament, the concept of incitement is also present. In Acts 13:50, the Jewish leaders in Pisidian Antioch "incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city" against Paul and Barnabas, leading to their expulsion from the region. This demonstrates how incitement can be used to oppose the spread of the Gospel and the work of the early Church.

The Bible also warns against being incited to anger or sin. Proverbs 15:18 states, "A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms a dispute." This proverb underscores the importance of self-control and the dangers of being easily provoked, which can lead to discord and conflict.

In the broader biblical narrative, incitement is often linked to the influence of evil forces or the sinful nature of humanity. It serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and reliance on God's wisdom and strength to resist such provocations. The Scriptures encourage believers to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and to cultivate a heart that is steadfast in righteousness, avoiding the pitfalls of being incited to sin.(imp. & p. p.) of Incite.3951. parotruno -- to urge on, to stir up
... urge on. Word Origin from para and otruno (to spur) Definition to urge
on, to stir up NASB Word Usage incited (1). stir up. From ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3951.htm - 6k5496. suth -- to incite, allure, instigate
... 5495, 5496. suth. 5497 . to incite, allure, instigate. Transliteration: suth
Phonetic Spelling: (sooth) Short Definition: incited. Word Origin a prim. ...
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5648. abad -- to make, do
... Usage carried (2), carrying (1), celebrated (1), committed (1), do (2), does (1),
doing (1), done (4), executed (1), going (1), held (1), incited (1), made (4 ...
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The Object of the Following Treatise. ...
... [2.] To this I am incited not only by regard to the fruit to be expected from my
labour but also by the consideration of time and the opportuneness of place: ...
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The Beginning of a Good Will is the Gift of Grace.
... For why have you not said that a man is incited by God's grace to a good work, as
you have said that he is incited to evil by the suggestions of the devil, but ...
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Whether the Predestined are Chosen by God? [*"Eligantur. "]
... Election and love, however, are differently ordered in God, and in ourselves: because
in us the will in loving does not cause good, but we are incited to love ...
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Of God, his Care and Anger.
... But I speak of those in particular who are in our own power, as slaves, children,
wives, and pupils; for when we see these offend, we are incited to restrain ...
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On Lent, ii.
... the idea of these days demands the increase of all our religious performances, there
is no one, I am sure, that does not feel glad at being incited to good ...
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Conversion of all that Come.
... and articulation, so it is impossible that the regenerated man can live and speak
and act from the new life without being supported, incited, and animated by ...
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The Lord's Prayer. Our Father who Art in Heaven.
... In the second place, we should be the more urged and incited to pray because God
has also added a promise, and declared that it shall surely be done to us as ...
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Sin a Power in Reversed Action.
... soul become unruly. Hence, incited by its own inherent action, it involves
itself more deeply and runs farther away from God. As a ...
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Preaching among the Heathen
... By means of false and exaggerated reports they led the authorities to fear that
the entire city was in danger of being incited to insurrection. ...
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Blessed Adversity.
... By his emissaries he incited the Sabeans, and they fell upon the oxen and the asses
feeding beside them, slaying the servants with the edge of the sword ...
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Incited (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Incited (10 Occurrences). ... (See NAS RSV). 1 Chronicles
21:1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and incited David to number Israel. ...
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Learnt (12 Occurrences)
... 17:13 As soon, however, as the Jews of Thessalonica learnt that God's Message had
been proclaimed by Paul at Beroea, they came there also, and incited the mob ...
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Incites (1 Occurrence)

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Incite (5 Occurrences)

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Fears (40 Occurrences)
... from evil. He still maintains his integrity, although you incited me against
him, to ruin him without cause." (WEB RSV NIV). Job ...
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Repentance (28 Occurrences)
... to lament" or "to grieve," and when the emotion was produced by the desire of good
for others, it merged into compassion and sympathy, and when incited by a ...
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Riot (14 Occurrences)
... 17:13 As soon, however, as the Jews of Thessalonica learnt that God's Message had
been proclaimed by Paul at Beroea, they came there also, and incited the mob ...
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Mob (8 Occurrences)
... 17:13 As soon, however, as the Jews of Thessalonica learnt that God's Message had
been proclaimed by Paul at Beroea, they came there also, and incited the mob ...
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Maintains (5 Occurrences)
... from evil. He still maintains his integrity, although you incited me against
him, to ruin him without cause." (WEB NIV). Psalms 140 ...
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Nathan (42 Occurrences)
... eldest son living, gave a banquet to some of his father's state officials, Nathan,
who was one of those that had not been invited, incited Bathsheba, Solomon's ...
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