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Esther 1:10 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Esther 1:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 1 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, chamberlains: or, eunuchs”
Esther 1:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on 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 chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, The phrase "when the heart of the king was merry with wine" (k'tov lev-hamelekh b'yayin, כְּטוֹב לֵב־הַמֶּלֶךְ בַּיָּיִן) euphemistically describes drunkenness. The idiom "heart was merry" suggests impaired judgment, lowered inhibitions, and compromised reasoning—conditions for poor decisions. The timing on the "seventh day" indicates sustained excessive drinking throughout t...
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Cross-References for Esther 1:10
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“one of the eunuchs who were with the king said”
“when their hearts were merry”
“saying”
“and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.”
“and the living should take this to heart.”
“but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. They drank”
“in which is dissipation”
“the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.”
“that he should bring in [certain] of the children of Israel”
“and wine makes the life glad; and money is the answer for all things.”