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Esther 6:1 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Esther 6:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 6 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Mordecai Honored
“On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles ; and they were read before the king. could: Heb. the king's sleep fled away”
Esther 6:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 6:1
Sleepless night: 'On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king'. The king's insomnia on the precise night needed for Mordecai's honor and Haman's exposure demonstrates God's providence. That he chose to read chronicles (rather than entertainment) and that they read specifically the account of Mordecai's discovery of the assassination plot (Esther 2:21-23) shows divine orchestration of apparently random events. God governs even sleep patterns and reading choices to accomplish redemptive purposes. This...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 6:1
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“and passed the night fasting; neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep fled from him.”
“Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams; and his spirit was troubled”
“and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai”
“and it was found to be so”
“and his ways past tracing out!”
“and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.”
“and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I”
“and if it please the king to grant my petition and to perform my request”
“and heard”
“Yahweh-Jireh”