Esther 8:16

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

The Jews had light and gladness and joy and honor.

Cross References

Psalm 97:11

Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

Proverbs 11:10

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.

Psalm 18:28

Yea, thou dost light my lamp; the Lord my God lightens my darkness.

Isaiah 35:10

And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Psalm 112:4

Light rises in the darkness for the upright; the Lord is gracious, merciful, and righteous.

Esther 9:17

This was on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested and made that a day of feasting and gladness.

Esther 4:16

“Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law; and if I perish, I perish.”

Psalm 118:27

The Lord is God, and he has given us light. Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar!

Psalm 30:12

that my soul may praise thee and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to thee for ever.

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.