By Aaron Earls

While many Americans were going to the polls to vote in the 2020 election, some were also turning to Scripture.

According to Bible Gateway, 16 passages saw a significant jump in English language Bible searches on Nov. 3-4, 2020 compared to last year.

Some are expected verses. It is not unusual for Americans to seek out verses about national repentance and restoration like 2 Chronicles 7:14 or those dealing with Christians’ responsibilities toward the government like Romans 13:1.

Other passages are surprising and possibly unrelated to the political happenings in the U.S.

Here are the 16 passages that saw the biggest increase over 2019 searches:

1. James 1:14-18 — 11,430% increase
2. Psalm 1 — 2,613% increase
3. Matthew 25:1-13 — 1,150% increase
4. Proverbs 30 — 917% increase
5. 2 Chronicles 7:14 — 329% increase
6. Genesis 10 — 252% increase
7. James 1:2-4 — 191% increase
8. Psalm 2 — 159% increase
9. Genesis 9 — 158% increase
10. Daniel 2 — 124% increase
11. Psalm 37 — 93% increase
12. Psalm 91 — 90% increase
13. Romans 13:1 — 87% increase
14. Genesis 12 — 61% increase
15. Romans 13 — 52% increase
16. Psalm 23 — 36% increase

AARON EARLS (@WardrobeDoor) is online editor of Facts & Trends.