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Esther 9:16 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Esther 9:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 9 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the other Jews that were in the king's provinces gathered themselves together, and stood for their lives, and had rest from their enemies, and slew of their foes seventy and five thousand, but they laid not their hands on the prey,”
Esther 9:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 9:16
But the other Jews that were in the king's provinces gathered themselves together, and stood for their lives, and had rest from their enemies, and slew of their foes seventy and five thousand, but they laid not their hands on the prey, Throughout the provinces (outside Shushan), Jews defended themselves, killing 75,000 enemies. The large number demonstrates both the extent of antisemitism (75,000 attackers despite knowledge Jews had imperial authorization) and the comprehensive Jewish victory. The repeated phrase "but they laid not their hands on the prey" (third occurrence: v. 10, 15, 16) emp...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 9:16
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“the king granted the Jews who were in every city to gather themselves together”
“to lay hands on those who wanted to harm them. No one could withstand them”
“and they shall fall before you by the sword.”