Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 1:22 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Esther 1:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 1 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that it should be published according to the language of every people. that it: Heb. that one should publish it according to the language of his people”
Esther 1:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 1:22
Proclamation sent: 'For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that it should be published according to the language of every people'. The decree was sent empire-wide in multiple languages, ensuring all could understand the edict mandating male household authority. The phrase 'every man should bear rule in his own house' made explicit what was implicit—this was about securing male dominance, not merely addressing one queen's disobedience....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 1:22
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“on the thirteenth day of the month; and all that Haman commanded was written to the king's satraps”
“in the third month Sivan”
“be subject to your own husbands”
“nor to exercise authority over a man”
“to love their children”
“that every people”
“that I might instruct others also”
“devout men”
“to all the peoples”