Esther 3:3
Esther · Old Testament · Chapter 3
“Then the king’s servants, which were in the king’s gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king’s commandment?”Esther 3:3
What Does Esther 3:3 Mean?
Esther 3:3 is found in the book of Esther, chapter 3, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 4 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (4)
These passages are connected to Esther 3:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Exodus 1:17“But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.”Esther 2:19“And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king’s gate.”Matthew 15:2“Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.”
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Mordecai
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