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Esther 6:2 Cross-References

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And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. Bigthana: or, Bigthan door: Heb. threshold

Esther 6:2 (KJV)

Historical Context for Esther 6:2

People Mentioned

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Mordecaia Jew who lived in Susa (EST 2:5)
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Bigthanplotted against Ahasuerus (EST 2:21)
T
Tereshplotted against Ahasuerus (EST 2:21)
A
AhasuerusKing of Persia (EZR 4:6)

Commentary on Esther 6:2

And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. As the chronicles were read to the sleepless king (v. 1), they came to the account of Mordecai's exposure of the assassination plot (2:21-23). The passive voice "it was found written" emphasizes providential orchestration—of all the records in the royal archives, this specific account was read this specific night. The timing is perfect: just as Haman enters the palace to request Mordecai's execution (v. 4), the king disc...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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