Esther
This Book, which derives its name from the person whose history it chiefly relates, is termed in Hebrew, מגלה [H4039] אסתר [H635], megillath Esther, "the volume of Esther." Concerning its author there are various opinions: some attribute it to Ezra; some to Joachim, the son of Joshua the high priest; others to the men of the great synagogue; and others to Mordecai, which seems the most probable opinion. The events here related probably refer to the time of Artaxerxes Longimanus, who, according to Prideaux, was the Ahasuerus of Esther, agreeably to Josephus (Ant. 1 xi. c. 6), the Septuagint version, and the apocryphal additions to this book. The history, therefore, comes in between the sixth and seventh chapters of Ezr_6:22, commencing about am 3540, and continuing through a period of twelve years. it relates the royal feast of Ahasuerus; the disgrace of Vashti (Esther 1); the elevation of Esther to the Persian throne; the essential service rendered to the king by Mordecai, in detecting a plot against his life (Esther 2); the promotion of Haman, and his purposed destruction of the Jews (Est_3:1-15); the consequent affliction of the Jews, and the measures pursued by them (Esther 4); the defeat of Haman's plot, through the instrumentality of Esther, against Mordecai (Esther 5-7); and also the defeat of his general plot against the Jews (Esther 8, Est_9:1-15); the institution of the feast of Purim to commemorate this deliverance (Esther 9:16-32); and the advancement of Mordecai (Est_10:1-3); and though some Christians have hesitated to receive this book into the sacred canon, yet it has always been received by the Jews, not only as perfectly authentic, but also as one of the most excellent of their sacred books. That it is a genuine and faithful description of a real fact, the observation of the feast of Purim, to the present day, is a sufficient evidence; since it is impossible, and in fact inconceivable, that a nation should institute, and afterwards continue to celebrate without interruption, through every generation of that people, in a long succession of ages, in whatever places they may have sojourned, this solemn annual festival, merely because one of their nation had written an agreeable fable or romance. It has been remarked, as an objection to this book, that the name of God no where occurs in it: His superintending providence, however, is frequently illustrated. It is shewn, indeed, in every part of the work; disconcerting evil designs, and producing great events, by means seemingly inadequate. It also presents an interesting description of mortified pride, and of malice baffled to the destruction of its possessors; and exhibits a very lively representation of the vexations and troubles, the anxieties, treachery, and dissimulation of a corrupt court.
Esther 1
Overview
1:1 Ahasuerus makes royal feasts;
1:10 Vashti, sent for, refuses to come;
1:13 Ahasuerus, by the counsel of Memucan, puts away Vashti, and makes the decree of men's sovereignty. Verse 1 AhasuerusPrideaux has shewn satisfactorily that Ahasuerus was the Artaxerxes Longimanus of the Greeks, agreeably to the Septuagint and Josephus. See note on Ezra 6:14. 4:6; Daniel 9:1 from India Esther 8:9; Isaiah 18:1, 37:9 an hundred Daniel 6:1 Reciprocal Ezra 2:1 - the children; 5:8 - the province; Nehemiah 1:3 - the province; Esther 2:3 - in all the provinces; 4:3 - in every province; 9:20 - in all the provinces; 9:30 - the hundred; 10:1 - laid a tribute; Daniel 3:1 - in the province; Acts 23:34 - he asked Verse 2 sat 2 Samuel 7:1; 1 Kings 1:46; Daniel 4:4 Shushan Esther 2:3, 3:15, 4:16, 9:12-15; Nehemiah 1:1; Daniel 8:2 Reciprocal Exodus 1:1 - General; Ezra 4:9 - Susanchites; Esther 2:5 - Shushan; 8:14 - Shushan; Matthew 14:6 - birthday Verse 3 am he made Esther 2:18; Genesis 40:20; 1 Kings 3:15; Daniel 5:1; Mark 6:21 of Persia Esther 1:14; Ezra 1:2; Isaiah 21:2; Jeremiah 51:11; Daniel 5:28, 8:20 the nobles 3:2, 3:3, 6:1, 6:6, 6:7 Reciprocal Genesis 21:8 - feast; 1 Samuel 25:36 - a feast; 2 Samuel 3:20 - David; Ezra 2:1 - the children; Esther 3:7 - in the twelfth; Jeremiah 51:28 - the kings; Daniel 8:3 - one; Luke 7:25 - are in; 1 John 2:16 - and the pride Verse 4 When he Isaiah 39:2; Ezekiel 28:5; Daniel 4:30 the riches Psalm 76:1-4, 145:5, 145:12, 145:13; Daniel 2:37-44, 7:9-14; Matthew 4:8, 6:13; Romans 9:23; Ephesians 1:18; Colossians 1:27; Revelation 4:11 excellent 1 Chronicles 29:11, 29:12, 29:25; Job 40:10; Psalm 21:5, 45:3, 93:1; Daniel 4:36, 5:18; 2 Peter 1:16, 1:17 Reciprocal Esther 5:11 - the glory; Acts 25:23 - with; 1 Thessalonians 2:6 - of men Verse 5 presentHeb. foundseven days 2 Chronicles 7:8, 7:9, 30:21-25 Reciprocal 2 Kings 23:2 - both small and great; Mark 6:39 - General Verse 6 white Exodus 26:1, 26:31, 26:32, 26:36, 26:37 blueor, violet, Esther 8:15 the bedsThese were couches, covered with gold and silver cloth, on which the guests reclined; for the Orientals do not sit, but recline at their meals. 7:8; Ezekiel 23:41; Amos 2:8, 6:4 redetc. or, of porphyre, and marble, and alabaster, and stone of blue colourReciprocal Mark 6:39 - General Verse 7 vessels of gold 1 Kings 10:21; 2 Chronicles 9:20; Daniel 5:2-4 royal wineHeb. wine of the kingdomstate of the kingHeb. hand of the king.Reciprocal Judges 14:10 - made there; 2 Kings 7:15 - vessels Verse 8 none did compelEvery person drank what he pleased. Among the Greeks, however, each guest was obliged to keep the round, or leave the company: hence the proverb Η πιθι, η απιθι, Drink, or begone. Mr. Herbert, in his poem entitled "The Church Porch," has severely reprobated this vile custom. In Britain, however, this demoralizing custom is now almost destroyed, and a new era of social pleasure is arising, by temperate habits, increased domestic comforts, and the spread of gospel truths. Jeremiah 35:8, 51:7; Habakkuk 2:15, 2:16 the officers John 2:8 Reciprocal Ezra 2:1 - the children Verse 9 the queen Esther 5:4, 5:8
Verse 10 the heart Genesis 43:34; Judges 16:25; 1 Samuel 25:36, 25:37; 2 Samuel 13:28; Proverbs 20:1; Ecclesiastes 7:2-4; 10:19; Ephesians 5:18, 5:19 Harbona Esther 7:9, Harbonahchamberlainsor, eunuchs, Daniel 1:3-5, 1:18, 1:19 Reciprocal Genesis 37:36 - officer; Judges 19:6 - let thine heart; Ruth 3:7 - his heart; 2 Kings 9:32 - eunuchs; Esther 2:2 - king's servants; 4:5 - appointed to attend upon her; Matthew 14:6 - danced; Mark 6:22 - General Verse 11 Vashti Proverbs 16:9, 23:29-33; Mark 6:21, 6:22 fair to look onHeb. good of countenance, 1 Samuel 25:3; 2 Samuel 14:25; Proverbs 31:30 Reciprocal Ezra 2:1 - the children; Esther 2:7 - fair and beautiful; 5:1 - royal; Luke 7:25 - are in Verse 12 the queenThis refusal of Vashti's, to expose herself to the view of such a group of drunken Bacchanalians, was highly praiseworthy, and became the dignity of her rank and the modesty of her sex.refused Genesis 3:16; Ephesians 5:22, 5:24; 1 Peter 3:1 by his chamberlainsHeb. which was by the hand of his eunuchswas the king Proverbs 19:12, 20:2; Daniel 2:12, 3:13, 3:19; Nahum 1:6; Revelation 6:16, 6:17 burned Exodus 32:19, 32:22; Deuteronomy 29:20; Psalm 74:1, 79:5 Reciprocal Genesis 44:18 - anger; 2 Samuel 14:29 - but he would; Esther 2:1 - what was decreed; 3:5 - full of wrath; 4:4 - chamberlains; 4:5 - appointed to attend upon her; 7:7 - in his wrath; Proverbs 31:30 - Favour Verse 13 the wise Jeremiah 10:7; Daniel 2:2, 2:12, 2:27, 4:6, 4:7, 5:7; Matthew 2:1 knew 1 Chronicles 12:32; Matthew 16:3 Reciprocal Daniel 2:21 - he changeth Verse 14 the seven Ezra 7:14 saw 2 Kings 25:19; Matthew 18:10; Revelation 22:4 Reciprocal Esther 1:3 - of Persia; 2:2 - king's servants; 3:1 - above all the princes; 8:1 - came before; Jeremiah 52:25 - were near the king's person Verse 15 What shall we doHeb. What to do, Esther 6:6
Verse 16 VashtiThis reasoning was inconsequent and false. Vashti had not generally disobeyed the king, therefore she could be no precedent for the general conduct of the Persian women. She disobeyed only in one particular; and this, to serve a purpose, Memucan draws into a general consequence, and the rest came into the conclusion, being either too intoxicated to be able to discern right from wrong, or too intent on reducing women to a state of vassalage, to neglect the present favourable opportunity.done wrong Acts 18:14, 25:10; 1 Corinthians 6:7, 6:8 Reciprocal 1 Kings 12:14 - the counsel; Ephesians 5:22 - submit; 1 Peter 3:1 - ye Verse 17 despise 2 Samuel 6:16; Ephesians 5:33 Reciprocal 1 Corinthians 14:34 - as Verse 18 the ladiesSaroth, the princesses, but the meaning is well expressed by our term ladies. Judges 5:29; 1 Kings 11:3
Verse 19 it please the kingHeb. it be good with the king, Esther 1:21, 3:9, 8:5 from himHeb. from before himit be not alteredHeb. it pass not away, 8:8; Daniel 6:8-15, 6:17
Let it be inserted among the permanent laws, and be made a part of the constitution of the empire. The Persians seem to have affected such a degree of wisdom in the construction of their laws, that they never could be amended, and should never be repealed; and this formed the ground of the saying, "The laws of the Medes and Persians that change not."anotherHeb. her companionthat is better 1 Samuel 15:28; 1 Kings 3:28 Reciprocal 2:32 - more righteous; Nehemiah 2:5 - If it please; Esther 4:11 - but I; Daniel 6:12 - The thing Verse 20 throughout Deuteronomy 17:13, 21:21 all the wives Ephesians 5:33; Colossians 3:18; 1 Peter 3:1-7 Reciprocal Genesis 3:16 - rule; Ephesians 5:22 - submit; 1 Timothy 2:11 - General Verse 21 pleased the kingHeb. was good in the eyes of the king, Esther 1:19, 2:4; Genesis 41:37 Reciprocal 45:16 - it pleased Pharaoh well; Joshua 22:30 - it pleased them; 2 Samuel 17:4 - pleased Absalom well Verse 22 into every province Esther 3:12, 8:9; Daniel 3:29, 4:1 that every manBoth the law of God and common sense taught this from the foundation of the world; and this parade of enactment was only to deprive Vashti of her crown. Ephesians 5:22-24; 1 Timothy 2:12; Titus 2:4, 2:5 it shouldetc. Heb. one should publish it according to the language of his country, Esther 3:12 according Luke 16:8; Acts 2:5-11; 1 Corinthians 14:19, 14:20 Reciprocal Ezra 5:8 - the province; Esther 9:20 - in all the provinces Verse 1 am he remembered Daniel 6:14-18 what was decreed Esther 1:12-21 Reciprocal 2:16 - the seventh Verse 2 king's servants Esther 1:10, 1:14, 6:14 Let there be Genesis 12:14; 1 Kings 1:2 Reciprocal Genesis 12:15 - princes; 1 Kings 1:3 - So; 12:14 - the counsel Verse 3 in all the provinces Esther 1:1, 1:2 that they may gatherThis was the usual way in which the harem, or seraglio, was furnished; the finest women in the land, whether of high or low birth, were sought out and brought to the harem. They all became the king's concubines; but one was raised as chief wife, or sultana, to the throne; and her issue was especially entitled to inherit.the custodyHeb. the handHege 2:8, Hegaithe king's chamberlainSaris hammelech, "the king's eunuch:" so the LXX, Vulgate, Targum, and Syriac.their things 2:12-14; Isaiah 3:18-23 Reciprocal Ezra 4:9 - Susanchites; Esther 2:5 - Shushan; 2:9 - her her things; 2:16 - the seventh; 2:19 - the virgins; 8:14 - Shushan Verse 4 let the maiden Matthew 20:16, 22:14 the thing Esther 1:21, 3:9, 3:10; 2 Samuel 13:4-6, 16:21-23, 17:4; Matthew 14:6 Reciprocal Genesis 45:16 - it pleased Pharaoh well; 1 Kings 1:3 - So; Esther 2:19 - the virgins; 8:5 - I be pleasing Verse 5 Shushan Esther 2:3, 1:2, 5:1 a certain Jew 3:2-6, 10:3 the son of Shimei 1 Samuel 9:1; 2 Samuel 16:5
Verse 6 Jeconiah 2 Kings 24:6, 24:14, 24:15; 2 Chronicles 36:9, 36:10, 36:20, Jeboiachin, Jeremiah 22:24, 22:28, Coniah, 24:1
Verse 7 brought upHeb. nourished, Ephesians 6:4 Hadassah Daniel 1:6, 1:7 his uncle's Esther 2:15; Jeremiah 32:7-12 fair and beautifulHeb. fair of form and good of countenance, Esther 1:11 took Genesis 48:5; 2 Corinthians 6:18; 1 John 3:1 Reciprocal Esther 2:10 - for Mordecai; 4:14 - but thou; 8:1 - came before; Job 29:16 - a father Verse 8 HegaiOne of Dr. Kennicott's manuscripts, instead of Hegai has Hege, as in Esther 2:3.Reciprocal Daniel 8:2 - Shushan Verse 9 she obtained Genesis 39:21; 1 Kings 8:50; Ezra 7:6; Nehemiah 2:8; Psalm 106:46; Proverbs 16:7; Daniel 1:9; Acts 7:10 her her things Esther 2:3, 2:12 such thingsHeb. her portionspreferred herHeb. changed her.Reciprocal Genesis 12:15 - taken Verse 10 had not showed Esther 3:8, 4:13, 4:14, 7:4; Matthew 10:16 for Mordecai Esther 2:7, 2:20; Ephesians 6:1 Reciprocal Habakkuk 3:4 - but Verse 11 MordecaiThe apartments of the women are accounted so inviolable, that it is even a crime to enquire what passes within their walls. A man, says Chardin, may walk a hundred days, one after the other, by the house where the women are, and yet know no more what is done there than at the farther end of Tartary. This sufficiently explains the conduct of Mordecai.walked Esther 2:13, 2:14 how Esther didHeb. the peace of Esther, Genesis 37:14; 1 Samuel 17:18; Acts 15:36
Verse 12 am to go in 1 Thessalonians 4:4, 4:5 six months Proverbs 7:17; Song of Songs 3:6; Isaiah 57:9; Luke 7:37, 7:38 Reciprocal Esther 2:3 - their things; 2:9 - her her things; Ezekiel 23:40 - thou didst Verse 13 Reciprocal Esther 2:11 - walked Verse 14 delighted Esther 4:11; Genesis 34:19; Deuteronomy 21:14; Isaiah 62:4, 62:5 she were called 43:1, 45:4 Reciprocal Judges 19:1 - a concubine; Esther 2:11 - walked Verse 15 who had taken Esther 2:7 Esther Song of Songs 6:9, 8:10; Acts 7:10 Reciprocal 2 Kings 9:32 - eunuchs; Esther 4:14 - but thou; 8:1 - came before Verse 16 the tenth month Esther 8:9 the seventh 2:1, 2:3; Ezra 7:8 Reciprocal 10:9 - the ninth month; Esther 3:7 - in the twelfth; Jeremiah 39:1 - the tenth Verse 17 favouror, kindnessin his sightHeb. before himso that he set Esther 4:14; 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalm 75:6, 75:7, 113:7, 113:8; Ezekiel 17:24; Luke 1:48-52
Bishop Patrick observes, that those who suggest that Esther committed a great sin to come at the dignity of queen of Persia, do not consider the custom of those times and countries. Every one that the king took to his bed was married to him, and was his wife of a lower rank, as Hagar was to Abraham.Reciprocal Genesis 33:8 - to find; 2 Kings 11:12 - put the crown; Esther 8:5 - I be pleasing; Ezekiel 16:11 - and a Verse 18 am made a great Esther 1:3-5; Genesis 29:22; Judges 14:10-17; Song of Songs 3:11, 5:1; Matthew 22:2; Luke 14:8; Revelation 19:9 he madeWe learn from Herodotus and Atheneus, that the Persian monarchs were accustomed to give their wives distinct cities and provinces for the purpose of supplying them with different articles of dress: one was assigned for ornamenting the head and neck; another provided robes, zones, etc.; and the city of Anthilla was given to a Persian queen, we read, to supply her with shoes and sandals. It is probable, therefore, that, at the desire of Esther, Ahasuerus relieved those cities and provinces that had before paid it, from this expense.releaseHeb. restgave gifts Esther 9:22; 1 Samuel 25:8; Nehemiah 8:11; Revelation 11:10 Reciprocal Matthew 14:6 - birthday; Mark 6:21 - his birthday; Ephesians 4:8 - and Verse 19 the virgins Esther 2:3, 2:4 sat in the king's gate 2:21, 3:2, 3:3, 5:13 Reciprocal 6:12 - came again; Daniel 2:49 - sat Verse 20 had not yet showed Esther 2:10 for Esther Ephesians 6:1-3 Reciprocal Esther 4:8 - to charge Verse 21 Bigthan Esther 6:2, BigthanadoorHeb. thresholdand sought 2 Samuel 4:5, 4:6, 16:11; 1 Kings 15:25-27, 16:9; 2 Kings 9:22-24, 12:20, 21:23; Psalm 144:10 Reciprocal 2 Kings 9:32 - eunuchs; Esther 2:19 - sat in the king's gate; 3:2 - the king's servants; 7:9 - who had spoken; Daniel 2:49 - sat Verse 22 the thing Ecclesiastes 10:20; Acts 23:12-22 and Esther certified Esther 6:1, 6:2; Romans 11:33 Mordecai's name Philippians 2:4
Verse 23 hanged Esther 5:14, 7:10; Genesis 40:19, 40:22; Deuteronomy 21:22, 21:23; Joshua 8:29 the book Esther 6:1, 6:2; Malachi 3:16 Reciprocal Joshua 10:26 - hanged; Esther 10:2 - in the book Verse 1 am promote Haman Esther 7:6; Psalm 12:8; Proverbs 29:2 Agagite Numbers 24:7; 1 Samuel 15:8, 15:33 above all the princes Esther 1:14; Genesis 41:40, 41:55; Ezra 7:14; Daniel 6:2 Reciprocal Numbers 24:20 - his latter end; Deuteronomy 25:19 - thou shalt; Esther 3:2 - bowed not; 5:11 - and how he had; 9:10 - enemy; Psalm 49:16 - Be not; 73:6 - Therefore; Proverbs 26:1 - so; Ecclesiastes 10:6 - Folly; Daniel 5:7 - the third Verse 2 the king's servantsDr. Shaw, speaking of the cities in the East, says, "If we quit the streets, and enter into any of the principal houses, we shall first pass through a porch, or gate-way, with benches on each side, where the master of the family receives visits, and despatches business; few persons, not even the nearest relations, having admission any farther, except upon extraordinary occasions." These servants were probably officers who here waited the king's call; and it is likely that Mordecai was one of them. Esther 2:19, 2:21 bowed Genesis 41:43; Philippians 2:10 bowed notYichra welo yishtachaweh, "bowed not down, nor prostrated himself," or worshipped him. Had this meant only civil reverence the king would not have needed to command it; nor would Mordecai have refused it; there was, therefore, some kind of divine honour intended, such as was paid to the Persian kings, and which even the Greeks refused, as express adoration. Esther 3:1, 3:5; Exodus 17:14, 17:16; Deuteronomy 25:19; 1 Samuel 15:3; Psalm 15:4 Reciprocal 1 Kings 1:31 - did reverence; Esther 2:5 - a certain Jew; 3:3 - Why; 4:7 - all that had; 5:9 - he stood not up; 6:6 - To whom; 9:3 - the fear; 10:3 - accepted; Psalm 49:18 - praise; Proverbs 14:20 - but; Daniel 2:49 - sat; Mark 15:19 - and bowing Verse 3 Why Esther 3:2; Exodus 1:17; Matthew 15:2, 15:3 Reciprocal Esther 2:19 - sat in the king's gate; 6:6 - To whom Verse 4 when they spake Genesis 39:10 that they told Daniel 3:8, 3:9, 6:13 he had told Ezra 1:3; Daniel 3:12, 3:16-18, 3:23-30, 6:20-28; Jonah 1:9 Reciprocal Exodus 3:6 - I am Verse 5 that Mordecai Esther 3:2, 5:9 full of wrath 1:12; Genesis 4:5, 4:6; Job 5:2; Proverbs 12:16, 19:19, 21:24, 27:3, 27:4; Daniel 3:19 Reciprocal 1 Samuel 18:8 - the saying; Ezra 4:15 - this city; Esther 9:24 - the enemy; Psalm 73:6 - Therefore; Proverbs 16:18 - General; Ecclesiastes 7:9 - hasty; Daniel 3:13 - in his; Matthew 5:22 - That Verse 6 sought Psalm 83:4; Revelation 12:12 Reciprocal 1 Samuel 22:16 - and; 23:10 - destroy the city; Psalm 12:8 - when; 37:12 - General; 73:6 - Therefore; 94:20 - frameth; 124:3 - Then they; Proverbs 14:17 - a man; 21:24 - haughty; 24:2 - General; 27:3 - but; 28:15 - so; Ecclesiastes 7:9 - hasty; Jeremiah 33:24 - thus; Daniel 3:8 - and accused; 3:13 - in his; Matthew 5:22 - That; Acts 12:4 - intending Verse 7 the first month Nehemiah 2:1 in the twelfth Esther 1:3, 2:16 they cast Pur 9:24-26; Proverbs 16:33; Ezekiel 21:21, 21:22; Matthew 27:35 Adar Esther 9:1, 9:5, 9:17-19, 9:21; Ezra 6:15 Reciprocal Exodus 12:2 - General; Proverbs 24:2 - General; Jonah 1:7 - and let; Mark 6:21 - when; Acts 12:4 - intending Verse 8 scattered abroad Leviticus 26:33; Deuteronomy 4:27, 30:3, 32:26; Nehemiah 1:8; Jeremiah 50:17; Ezekiel 6:8, 11:16; Zechariah 7:14; John 7:35; James 1:1; 1 Peter 1:1 their laws Ezra 4:12-15; Acts 16:20, 16:21, 17:6, 17:7, 24:5, 28:22 for the king's profit toHeb. meet, or equal for the king to, etcReciprocal Numbers 23:9 - dwell alone; Ezra 4:22 - why should; Esther 2:10 - had not showed; 4:1 - all that; 5:14 - speak thou; 6:4 - to speak; 8:3 - mischief; Job 24:22 - draweth; Psalm 74:8 - said; Proverbs 11:11 - it; Jeremiah 48:2 - come; 48:42 - from; Daniel 3:8 - and accused; 3:12 - certain; 6:5 - General; 6:13 - regardeth; Micah 2:1 - to; Acts 9:2 - desired; 25:7 - and laid; Ephesians 2:14 - the middle; 1 Thessalonians 2:15 - contrary Verse 9 that they may be destroyedHeb. to destroy themand I will payHeb. and I will weigh, Genesis 23:16
Here Haman is obliged to acknowledge that there would be a loss to the revenue, which he was willing to make up out of his own property. Ten thousand talents of silver, counted by the Babylonish talent, amount to 2,119,000.; but reckoned by the Jewish talent, they amount to double that sum. In those days, silver and gold were more plentiful than at present; and we have many instances of individuals possessing almost incredible riches. Herodotus relates, that when Xerxes went into Greece, Pythius the Lydian had 2,000 talents of silver, and 4,000,000 of gold darics, which unitedly amount to nearly 5,500,000. Plutarch tells us, that after Crassus had dedicated the tenth of all he had to Hercules, he entertained the Roman people at 10,000 tables, and distributed to every citizen as much corn as was sufficient for three months; and, after all these expenses, he had 7,100; Roman talents left, which amount to more than 1,500,000. Lentulus the augur is said to have possessed no less than 3,333,333. 6s. 8d. Apicius was worth more than 916,671 13s. 4d.; and, after having spent in his kitchen 833,333 6s. 8d. he considered the remainder too little for his support, and poisoned himself!ten thousand Matthew 18:24 Reciprocal Ezra 4:22 - why should; Esther 1:19 - it please the king; 2:4 - the thing; 7:4 - we are sold; Job 18:8 - he is cast; Psalm 74:8 - said; Jeremiah 32:9 - weighed; Daniel 3:8 - and accused; Acts 16:20 - being; 25:15 - when; Habakkuk 3:4 - but Verse 10 took Esther 8:2, 8:8; Genesis 41:42 enemyor, oppressor, Esther 7:6 Reciprocal 2:4 - the thing; Proverbs 18:13 - that; Isaiah 10:1 - them; Luke 15:22 - a ring; James 2:2 - gold Verse 11 to do Psalm 73:7; Jeremiah 26:14, 40:4; Luke 23:25
Verse 12 Then were Esther 8:9-17 scribesor, secretariesaccording 1:22, 8:9, 9:27 in the name 1 Kings 21:8; Daniel 6:8, 6:12, 6:15 sealed Esther 8:2, 8:8, 8:10 Reciprocal Genesis 41:42 - his ring; 2 Chronicles 30:5 - established; Esther 4:3 - in every province; 8:5 - letters; 9:3 - the rulers; 9:17 - of the same; 9:20 - in all the provinces; 9:22 - the days; Psalm 124:3 - Then they; Daniel 2:13 - the decree; 3:3 - the princes; 3:10 - hast made; 4:1 - unto all; 6:25 - king; Colossians 2:14 - the handwriting Verse 13 by posts Esther 8:10, 8:14; 2 Chronicles 30:6; Job 9:25; Jeremiah 51:31; Romans 3:15 both young 1 Samuel 15:3, 22:19 in one day Esther 8:12-14; James 2:13 the spoil Esther 8:11, 9:10; Isaiah 10:6 Reciprocal 2 Chronicles 30:10 - the posts; Ezra 6:15 - Adar; Esther 7:4 - to be destroyed; 8:5 - letters; 8:9 - and to the lieutenants; 9:22 - the days; Psalm 124:3 - Then they; Jeremiah 25:10 - take from; Lamentations 2:21 - young; Daniel 3:3 - captains; Acts 12:4 - intending Verse 14 The copy Esther 8:13, 8:14 Reciprocal Ezra 6:12 - I Darius; Esther 4:8 - the copy Verse 15 hastened Proverbs 1:16, 4:16 sat down Hosea 7:5; Amos 6:6; John 16:20; Revelation 11:10 the city Esther 4:16, 8:15; Proverbs 29:2 Reciprocal Genesis 37:25 - they sat; Exodus 1:1 - General; Judges 16:25 - their hearts; 2 Kings 9:34 - he did eat; 2 Chronicles 30:10 - the posts; Ezra 6:12 - I Darius; 7:13 - I make; Esther 1:2 - Shushan; 4:8 - the copy; 5:4 - the banquet; 5:14 - go thou in; 7:1 - banquet; 8:14 - Shushan; 9:6 - Shushan; 9:29 - the daughter of Abihail; Proverbs 19:10 - Delight; 31:4 - General; Isaiah 22:5 - perplexity; Ezekiel 21:10 - should; Daniel 8:2 - Shushan