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Esther 8:12

Esther · Old Testament · Chapter 8

“Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.”Esther 8:12

What Does Esther 8:12 Mean?

Esther 8:12 is found in the book of Esther, chapter 8, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (7)

These passages are connected to Esther 8:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Esther 9:1“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 the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)”Esther 3:13“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.”Exodus 15:9“The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.”Judges 1:6“But Adonibezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.”Ezra 6:15“And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.”Isaiah 3:21“The rings, and nose jewels,”Acts 23:24“And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.”

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