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Esther 3:15 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Esther 3:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 3 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.”
Esther 3:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 3:15
The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed. The messengers departed swiftly, spreading the genocidal decree. The final sentence captures moral contrast: "the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed." While the architects of genocide celebrated with wine, the city was "perplexed" (navochah, נָבוֹכָה)—confused, troubled, distressed. Even the pagan population recognized something deeply wrong. The casual celebration by perpetr...
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Cross-References for Esther 3:15
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“and with a great crown of gold”
“that you will weep and lament”
“For their feet run to evil”
“the princes made themselves sick with the heat of wine. He joined his hand with mockers.”
“and they will be glad. They will give gifts to one another”
“Go”
“and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.”
“the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule”
“unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away”