Esther 2:4
Esther · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.”Esther 2:4
What Does Esther 2:4 Mean?
Esther 2:4 is found in the book of Esther, chapter 2, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Esther 2:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 14:6“But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.”Matthew 20:16“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.”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.”2 Samuel 17:4“And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.”Esther 1:21“And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:”Esther 3:9“If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king’s treasuries.”Matthew 22:14“For many are called, but few are chosen.”Genesis 45:16“And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, Joseph’s brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.”Esther 8:5“And said, If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing seem right before the king, and I be pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews which are in all the king’s provinces:”2 Samuel 13:4“And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king’s son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.”2 Samuel 16:21“And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father’s concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong.”
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