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Esther 2:21 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Esther 2:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 2 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. Bigthan: or, Bigthana the door: Heb. the threshold”
Esther 2:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 2:21
In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. The phrase "in those days" connects this event to the timeline of Esther's elevation, suggesting it occurred soon after her coronation. Two royal chamberlains, "Bigthan and Teresh," planned to assassinate Ahasuerus. The cause of their wrath (qatsaph, קָצַף) isn't specified—perhaps perceived slight, political disagreement, or other grievance. That they "kept the door" (shomrei hasaph, שֹׁמְרֵי הַסַּף) in...
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Cross-References for Esther 2:21
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“two of the king's eunuchs”
“captain of half his chariots”
“and put the king to death in his own house.”
“and made a conspiracy”
“Rechab and Baanah”
“and to all his servants”
“who rescues David”
“when Joram saw Jehu”
“And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah”