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Esther 5:13 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Esther 5:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 5 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.”
Esther 5:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 5:13
And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king. Before revealing his grievance, Haman catalogued his blessings: wealth, many children (sign of blessing in ancient cultures), royal promotion, and elevation above all other officials. This recitation of advantages makes his subsequent complaint about Mordecai's disrespect seem petty. The narrative technique exposes Haman's character: despite enormous success and honor, one man's refusal t...
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Cross-References for Esther 5:13
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“even the number of years that are laid up for the oppressor.”
“for I have learned in whatever state I am”
“shall the earth be forsaken for you? Or shall the rock be removed out of its place?”
“I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers. He laid him down on his bed”
“all is vanity and a chasing after wind.”
“but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate”
“Vanity of vanities”