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Esther 2:5 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Esther 2:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 2 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;”
Esther 2:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 2:5
Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite; The narrative shifts dramatically from Persian imperial grandeur to introduce "a certain Jew," emphasizing his ethnic identity above all other characteristics. The name Mordecai possibly derives from Marduk, Babylon's chief deity, showing Jewish assimilation to surrounding culture despite maintaining distinct ethnic identity. The genealogy provides crucial context: Kish was Saul's father (1 Samuel 9:1-2), making Mordecai a descendant of Israel's first ki...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 2:5
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“behold”
“when the King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom”
“and paid homage to Haman; for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai didn't bow down or pay him homage.”
“that they may gather together all the beautiful young virgins to the citadel of Susa”
“whose name was Kish”
“and great among the Jews”
“and stood in the inner court of the king's house”