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Esther 2:19 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Esther 2:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 2 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Mordecai Uncovers a Conspiracy
“And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.”
Esther 2:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 2:19
And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate. This cryptic verse likely indicates a second collection of virgins for the royal harem—either routine expansion or possibly related to Esther's elevation creating new vacancies. The transition to "Mordecai sat in the king's gate" establishes his official position. "Sitting in the gate" was technical language for holding official judicial or administrative authority (Ruth 4:1-2; Proverbs 31:23). The gate complex served as ancient Near Eastern cities' administrative and judicial center. Mordecai's ...
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Cross-References for Esther 2:19
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“while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate”
“that they may gather together all the beautiful young virgins to the citadel of Susa”
“so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.,Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate., וְכָל־זֶה אֵינֶנּוּ שֹׁוֶה לִי בְּכָל־עֵת אֲשֶׁר אֲנִי רֹאֶה אֶת־מָרְדֳּכַי הַיְּהוּדִי יוֹשֵׁב בְּשַׁעַר הַמֶּלֶךְ׃ ,Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.”
“and paid homage to Haman; for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai didn't bow down or pay him homage.”