Envoy

An official representative sent on behalf of a king or government to other kings or nations. Believers are God's envoys to his world, bearing the good news of salvation on his behalf.

Envoys sent to other kings or governments

See also Psalm 68:31; Proverbs 13:17; Isaiah 30:4

To continue or promote good relations

1 Kings 5:1 See also 2 Samuel 10:2 parallel 1 Chronicles 19:2; 2 Kings 20:12–13 parallel Isaiah 39:1–2; Isaiah 30:6, Isaiah 57:9 in this instance with godless nations

Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.

To deceive

Joshua 9:4

To ask for military help

2 Kings 17:4; Ezekiel 17:15

To make enquiries

2 Chronicles 32:31; Isaiah 14:32

With a message to prepare for war

Isaiah 18:2; Jeremiah 49:14 parallel Obadiah 1:1

To negotiate for peace

Isaiah 33:7; Luke 14:32

With a message of God's judgment to the nations

Jeremiah 27:3

With a message of rebellion

Luke 19:14

Believers are God's envoys to his world

2 Corinthians 5:20 See also Matthew 28:19; John 17:18, John 20:21; Romans 10:15; Isaiah 52:7; 2 Corinthians 2:17; Ephesians 6:20

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.