Esther 2:4

New Century Version

Then let the girl who most pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti.” The king liked this idea, so he did as they said.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:4

This plan seemed good to Absalom and to all the leaders of Israel.

Esther 1:21

The king and his important men were happy with this advice, so King Xerxes did as Memucan suggested.

Esther 2:19

Now Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate when the girls were gathered the second time.

Esther 2:3

Let the king choose supervisors in every state of his kingdom to bring every beautiful young girl to the palace at Susa. They should be taken to the women’s quarters and put under the care of Hegai, the king’s eunuch in charge of the women. And let beauty treatments be given to them.

Esther 2:5

Now there was a Jewish man in the palace of Susa whose name was Mordecai son of Jair. Jair was the son of Shimei, the son of Kish. Mordecai was from the tribe of Benjamin,

Matthew 14:6

On Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests, and she pleased him.

Matthew 20:16

“So those who are last now will someday be first, and those who are first now will someday be last.”

Matthew 22:14

“Yes, many are invited, but only a few are chosen.”