Esther 2:21
Esther · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate, two of the king’s chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.”Esther 2:21
What Does Esther 2:21 Mean?
Esther 2:21 is found in the book of Esther, chapter 2, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Esther 2:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Esther 2:19“And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king’s gate.”1 Kings 16:9“And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of his house in Tirzah.”2 Kings 12:20“And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla.”2 Kings 21:23“And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.”Esther 3:2“And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.”Daniel 2:49“Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.”2 Samuel 4:5“And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.”2 Samuel 16:11“And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.”1 Kings 15:25“And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.”2 Kings 9:22“And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?”2 Kings 9:32“And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs.”Esther 7:9“And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon.”Psalms 144:10“It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.”
People & Places
AhasuerusBigthanaMordecaiTeresh
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