Esther 3:15

The Scriptures 2009

The runners went out, hastened by the sovereign’s command, and the decree was given out in the citadel of Shushan. The sovereign and Haman then sat down to drink, but the city of Shushan was in confusion.

Cross References

Genesis 37:25

And they sat down to eat a meal. And they lifted their eyes and looked and saw a company of Yishma‛ĕlites, coming from Gil‛aḏ with their camels, bearing spices, and balm, and myrrh, going to take them down to Mitsrayim.

1 Kings 14:27

And Sovereign Reḥaḇ‛am made shields of bronze to replace them, and entrusted them into the hands of the chiefs of the guard, who guarded the entrance of the sovereign’s house.

Esther 1:10

On the seventh day, when the heart of the sovereign was glad with wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Ḥarḇona, Biḡtha, and Aḇaḡtha, Zĕthar, and Karkas, the seven eunuchs who were in attendance in the presence of Sovereign Aḥashwĕrosh,

Esther 4:16

“Go, gather all the Yehuḏim who are present in Shushan, and fast for me, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I too, and my young women shall fast in the same way, then I shall go to the sovereign, which is against the law. And if I shall perish, I shall perish!”

Esther 8:15

And Mordeḵai went out from the presence of the sovereign wearing royal garments of blue and white, with a great crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple. And the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.

Psalm 37:7

Dalet Rest in יהוה, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man doing wicked devices.

Proverbs 1:16

For their feet run to evil, And they hurry to shed blood.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; But when a wrong one rules, the people sigh.

Proverbs 31:4

Not for sovereigns, O Lemu’ĕl, Not for sovereigns to drink wine, Nor for princes to desire strong drink;

Proverbs 4:16

For they do not sleep unless they have done evil. And their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall.

Hosea 7:5

“In the day of our sovereign rulers became sick, inflamed with wine. He extended his hand with scoffers.

Amos 6:6

who are drinking wine from bowls, and anoint with the finest ointments, yet they have not been pained over the breach of Yosĕph!

John 16:20

“Truly, truly, I say to you that you shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice. And you shall be grieved, but your grief shall become joy.

Revelation 11:10

and those dwelling on the earth rejoice over them and exult. And they shall send gifts to each other, because these two prophets tortured those dwelling on the earth.