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Esther

Esther (Old Testament • 10 Chapters): Esther (Old Testament, 10 chapters). Key figures: Jair , Shimei , Kish , Jehoiachin (or Jeconiah ), Judah . Key places: India , Ethiopia , Persia , Media , Tarshish , Jair . Opens with: "Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia , over an hundred and seven and..." It is closely linked with Book of Esther (VIDEO • overview): Overview of Esther demonstrating God's sovereign providence working quietly behind scenes of the Persian court to deliver Jewish exiles from genocide without God being explicitly named.

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Negeb (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 12:9 , Gen 13:1 , Gen 13:3 , Gen 20:1 , Gen 24:62 , Num 13:17 .) Sodom (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 10:19 , Gen 13:10 , Gen 13:12 , Gen 13:13 , Gen 14:2 , Gen 14:8 .) Zanoah 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:34 , Neh 3:13 , Neh 11:30 .) Michmash (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Sam 13:2 , 1 Sam 13:5 , 1 Sam 13:11 , 1 Sam 13:16 , 1 Sam 13:23 , 1 Sam 14:5 .)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Esther 4:13 : "Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther , Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews."; Esther 5:13 : "Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate."; Esther 1:13 : "Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:". Related canonical books and chapters: Esther (Old Testament • 10 Chapters), Esther 4 (Esther • Chapter 4 (17 verses)), Esther 8 (Esther • Chapter 8 (17 verses)).

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Topics, People & Places (36)

Esther
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Old Testament • 10 Chapters

Esther (Old Testament, 10 chapters). Key figures: Jair , Shimei , Kish , Jehoiachin (or Jeconiah ), Judah . Key places: India , Ethiopia , Persia , Media , Tarshish , Jair . Opens with: "Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia , over an hundred and seven and..."

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Overview of Esther demonstrating God's sovereign providence working quietly behind scenes of the Persian court to deliver Jewish exiles from genocide without God being explicitly named.

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Esther 4
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Esther • Chapter 4 (17 verses)

When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry; And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sac...

Esther 8
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Esther • Chapter 8 (17 verses)

On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her. And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set ... Mentions: India , Ethiopia .

Esther 7
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Esther • Chapter 7 (10 verses)

So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen. And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the...

Esther 9
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Esther • Chapter 9 (32 verses)

Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that th...

Esther 10
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Esther • Chapter 10 (3 verses)

And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea. And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings o... Mentions: Media , Persia .

Romans 13
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Romans • Chapter 13 (14 verses)

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a te... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Esther 5
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Esther • Chapter 5 (14 verses)

Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house. And it was so, when the king...

Negeb
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Biblical Place • 30.300°N, 34.200°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 12:9 , Gen 13:1 , Gen 13:3 , Gen 20:1 , Gen 24:62 , Num 13:17 .

1 Corinthians 13
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1 Corinthians • Chapter 13 (13 verses)

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains,...

Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical • 0 Chapters

The Rest of the Chapters of the Book of Esther, which are found neiither in the Hebrew, nor in the Chaldee ( Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical , 0 chapters).

Sodom
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Biblical Place • 31.197°N, 35.396°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 10:19 , Gen 13:10 , Gen 13:12 , Gen 13:13 , Gen 14:2 , Gen 14:8 .

2 Corinthians 13
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2 Corinthians • Chapter 13 (14 verses)

This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Hebrews 13
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Hebrews • Chapter 13 (25 verses)

Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Italy .

Luke 13
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Luke • Chapter 13 (35 verses)

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you,... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Jacob/Israel , Siloam , Jerusalem .

Genesis 13:14
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Genesis Chapter 13, Verse 14

Scripture passage in Genesis 13:14

Acts 13
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Acts • Chapter 13 (52 verses)

Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene , and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul . As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost... Mentions: Simeon , Saul , Jacob/Israel , Canaan , Samuel , Antioch 1 , Cyrene , Seleucia , Cyprus , Salamis .

Acts 13:1
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Acts Chapter 13, Verse 1

Scripture passage in Acts 13:1

Mark 13
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Mark • Chapter 13 (37 verses)

And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , James ( Jacob ), Daniel .

Zanoah 1
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Biblical Place • 31.717°N, 35.000°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:34 , Neh 3:13 , Neh 11:30 .

Matthew 13
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Matthew • Chapter 13 (58 verses)

The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Mary , James ( Jacob ), Joses , Simon .

Matthew 3:13
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Matthew Chapter 3, Verse 13

Scripture passage in Matthew 3:13

John 13
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John • Chapter 13 (38 verses)

Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Judas , Simon .

1 Corinthians Chapter 13, Verse 4

Scripture passage in 1 Corinthians 13:4

Esther 3
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Esther • Chapter 3 (15 verses)

After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him. And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commande...

Michmash
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Biblical Place • 31.870°N, 35.279°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Sam 13:2 , 1 Sam 13:5 , 1 Sam 13:11 , 1 Sam 13:16 , 1 Sam 13:23 , 1 Sam 14:5 .

Esther 2
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Esther • Chapter 2 (23 verses)

After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her. Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king: And let the king appoint ... Mentions: Jair , Shimei , Kish , Jehoiachin (or Jeconiah ), Judah , Jerusalem , Babylon .

Papyrus 46 (Chester Beatty II) — 1 Corinthians 13
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Paul's discourse on Love ('Love is patient, love is kind') in early 3rd-century papyrus Greek.

Qumran Essene Scribes / Early Christian Copyists • Shrine of the Book / Israel Antiquities Authority Public Domain Mark 1.0
Paphos
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Biblical Place • 34.754°N, 32.400°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 13:6 , Acts 13:13 .

Geshur
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Biblical Place • 33.000°N, 36.417°E

~; now Leja. Referenced in Josh 13:13 , 2 Sam 3:3 , 2 Sam 13:37 , 2 Sam 13:38 , 2 Sam 14:23 .

Revelation 13
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Revelation • Chapter 13 (18 verses)

And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and...

2 Kings 18:13
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2 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 13

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 18:13

Egypt
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Biblical Place • On • 30.108°N, 31.338°E

region. Referenced in Gen 12:10 , Gen 12:11 , Gen 12:14 , Gen 13:1 , Gen 13:10 .

Matthew 28:13
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Matthew Chapter 28, Verse 13

Scripture passage in Matthew 28:13

Deuteronomy 13
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Deuteronomy • Chapter 13 (18 verses)

If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; Thou shalt not hearken unto t... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Egypt .

Scripture Passages (24)

Esther 4:13 (KJV)
Esther 4 KJV

Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther , Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.

Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.

Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:

Then thus came every maiden unto the king; whatsoever she desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the women unto the king's house.

Esther 9:13 (KJV)
Esther 9 KJV

Then said Esther , If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged upon the gallows.

Esther 8:13 (KJV)
Esther 8 KJV

The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.

And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.

And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey.

Esther 4:12 (KJV)
Esther 4 KJV

And they told to Mordecai Esther 's words.

Esther 4:15 (KJV)
Esther 4 KJV

Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,

Esther 4:9 (KJV)
Esther 4 KJV

And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.

Esther 4:10 (KJV)
Esther 4 KJV

Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;

Then answered Esther , and said, My petition and my request is;

Esther 9:7 (KJV)
Esther 9 KJV

And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,

Esther 9:8 (KJV)
Esther 9 KJV

And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,

Esther 7:1 (KJV)
Esther 7 KJV

So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.

Esther 8:4 (KJV)
Esther 8 KJV

Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther . So Esther arose, and stood before the king,

Esther 9:9 (KJV)
Esther 9 KJV

And Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vajezatha,

Esther 4:17 (KJV)
Esther 4 KJV

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name.

Esther 9:32 (KJV)
Esther 9 KJV

And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.

Esther 8:16 (KJV)
Esther 8 KJV

The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.

Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it.

Esther 7:6 (KJV)
Esther 7 KJV

And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen.

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