Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 4:16 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Esther 4:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 4 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. present: Heb. found”
Esther 4:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 4:16
Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. Esther's response demonstrates both spiritual dependence and courageous resolve. She calls for corporate fasting—all Shushan's Jews joining her and her maidens in three days of total fasting (no food or water). Fasting signals desperate prayer and appeal to God, though again His name isn't mentioned. The phrase "fast ye for m...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 4:16
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“so that I may finish my race with joy”
“and set himself to seek to Yahweh; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.”
“turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning.”
“but whoever will lose his life for my sake”
“to the end that he may command his children and his household after him”
“and he cried out”
“and let us play the man for our people”
“that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children”
“choose you this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River”
“and stood in the inner court of the king's house”