Esther 3:15

Easy To Read Version

At the king’s command the messengers hurried off. The command was given in the capital city of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was confused.

Cross References

Genesis 37:25

While Joseph was in the well, the brothers sat down to eat. Then they looked and saw a group of traders [226] traveling from Gilead to Egypt. Their camels were carrying many different spices and riches.

1 Kings 14:27

So king Rehoboam made more shields to put in their places. But these shields were made from bronze, {not gold}. He gave the shields to the men who were guarding the palace gates.

Esther 8:15

Mordecai left the king. Mordecai was wearing special clothes from the king. His clothes were blue and white, and he had on a large gold crown. He also had a purple robe made of the best linen. {\cf2\super [27]} There was a special celebration in Susa. The people were very happy.

Psalm 37:7

Trust the Lord and wait for his help.\par Don’t be upset\par when bad people succeed.\par Don’t be upset\par when bad people make evil plans\par and their plans succeed.\par

Proverbs 1:16

Those bad people race to do bad things. They are in a hurry to kill someone!

Proverbs 29:2

When the ruler is a good person, then all the people are happy. But when an evil person rules, then all the people complain.

Proverbs 31:4

Lemuel, it is not wise for kings to drink wine. It is not wise for rulers to want beer.

Proverbs 4:16

Bad people can’t sleep until they do something wrong. Those people can’t sleep until they hurt some other person.

Hosea 7:5

On Our King’s Day,\par \{they make the fire hotter\}\par \{they give their drinking parties.\}\par The leaders become sick from the heat of wine.\par So the kings join hands with people\par that laugh at God.\par

Amos 6:6

You drink wine in fancy cups. {\cf2\super [79]} \par You use the best perfumes.\par And you are not even upset that Joseph’s family is being destroyed.\par

John 16:20

I tell you the truth. You will cry and be sad, but the world will be happy. You will be sad, but your sadness will change to happiness.

Revelation 11:10

People who live on the earth will be happy because these two are dead. They will have parties and send each other gifts. They will do these things because these two prophets (witnesses) brought much suffering to the people who live on the earth.