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Esther 2:18 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Esther 2:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 2 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king. release: Heb. rest”
Esther 2:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 2:18
Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king. Ahasuerus celebrated Esther's coronation with another feast, called "Esther's feast" (mishteh Ester, מִשְׁתֵּה אֶסְתֵּר), honoring his new queen. The "release to the provinces" (hanachah, הֲנָחָה) likely means tax remission or amnesty—a common practice when Eastern monarchs celebrated joyous occasions. The phrase "gave gifts, according to the state of the king" emphasizes royal generosity befitting imperial maje...
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Cross-References for Esther 2:18
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“and they will be glad. They will give gifts to one another”
“and the month which was turned to them from sorrow to gladness”
“including royal wine in abundance”
“you daughters of Zion”
“and made a feast.”
“So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do.”
“he made a feast for all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media”
“and they will tell you: therefore let the young men find favor in your eyes; for we come in a good day. Please give whatever comes to your hand”