Esther 2:2
Esther · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“Then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king:”Esther 2:2
What Does Esther 2:2 Mean?
Esther 2:2 is found in the book of Esther, chapter 2, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Esther 2:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Kings 1:3“So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.”1 Kings 1:2“Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat.”Genesis 12:14“And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair.”Esther 6:14“And while they were yet talking with him, came the king’s chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.”Genesis 12:15“The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh’s house.”1 Kings 12:14“And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father also chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.”Esther 1:10“On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,”Esther 1:14“And the next unto him was Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, which saw the king’s face, and which sat the first in the kingdom;)”
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