Esther 3:15

Modern King James Version

The posts went out, being hurried by the king's command, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city Shushan was perplexed.

Cross References

Genesis 37:25

And they sat down to eat bread. And they lifted up their eyes, and looked. And behold, a company of Ishmaelites came from Gilead, with their camels bearing spices and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.

1 Kings 14:27

And King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place, and committed them to the hands of the chief of the guard, who kept the door of the king's house.

Esther 1:10

On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,

Esther 4:16

Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me, and do not eat nor drink three days, night or day. My maidservants and I will also fast in the same way. And so I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law. And if I perish, I perish.

Esther 8:15

And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal clothing of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple. And the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.

Psalm 37:7

Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of him who practices wickedness.

Proverbs 1:16

for their feet run to evil and make haste to shed blood.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

Proverbs 31:4

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to lust for strong drink;

Proverbs 4:16

For they do not sleep, except when they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away unless they cause some to fall.

Hosea 7:5

In the day of our king, the rulers have sickened themselves with the heat of wine. He stretches out his hand with scorners.

Amos 6:6

who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best of oils; nor do they grieve for the breaking of Joseph!

John 16:20

Truly, truly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. And you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Revelation 11:10

And the ones who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, and will make merry, and will send one another gifts, because these two prophets tormented those living on the earth.