Bible Cross References
the copy
Esther 3:14
The contents of the proclamation were to be made public in every province, so that everyone would be prepared when that day came.
Esther 3:15
At the king's command the decree was made public in the capital city of Susa, and runners carried the news to the provinces. The king and Haman sat down and had a drink while the city of Susa was being thrown into confusion.
to charge
Esther 2:20
As for Esther, she had still not let it be known that she was Jewish. Mordecai had told her not to tell anyone, and she obeyed him in this, just as she had obeyed him when she was a little girl under his care.
1 Timothy 6:13
Before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who firmly professed his faith before Pontius Pilate, I command you
1 Timothy 6:17
Command those who are rich in the things of this life not to be proud, but to place their hope, not in such an uncertain thing as riches, but in God, who generously gives us everything for our enjoyment.
to make supplication
Job 9:15
Though I am innocent, all I can do is beg for mercy from God my judge.
Proverbs 16:14
A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.
Proverbs 16:15
The king's favor is like the clouds that bring rain in the springtime---life is there.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If your ruler becomes angry with you, do not hand in your resignation; serious wrongs may be pardoned if you keep calm.
Acts 12:20
Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, so they went in a group to see him. First they convinced Blastus, the man in charge of the palace, that he should help them. Then they went to Herod and asked him for peace, because their country got its food supplies from the king's country.
request
Esther 7:3
Queen Esther answered, "If it please Your Majesty to grant my humble request, my wish is that I may live and that my people may live.
Esther 7:4
My people and I have been sold for slaughter. If it were nothing more serious than being sold into slavery, I would have kept quiet and not bothered you about it; but we are about to be destroyed---exterminated!"
Esther 8:6
How can I endure it if this disaster comes on my people, and my own relatives are killed?"
Nehemiah 2:3-5
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and answered, "May Your Majesty live forever! How can I keep from looking sad when the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins and its gates have been destroyed by fire?"
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The emperor asked, "What is it that you want?" I prayed to the God of Heaven,
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and then I said to the emperor, "If Your Majesty is pleased with me and is willing to grant my request, let me go to the land of Judah, to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I can rebuild the city."
Proverbs 21:1
The LORD controls the mind of a king as easily as he directs the course of a stream.