Bible Cross References
a feast
Esther 9:17
This was on the thirteenth day of Adar. On the next day, the fourteenth, there was no more killing, and they made it a joyful day of feasting.
Esther 9:19
This is why Jews who live in small towns observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a joyous holiday, a time for feasting and giving gifts of food to one another.
Esther 9:22
These were the days on which the Jews had rid themselves of their enemies; this was a month that had been turned from a time of grief and despair into a time of joy and happiness. They were told to observe these days with feasts and parties, giving gifts of food to one another and to the poor.
1 Samuel 25:8
Just ask them, and they will tell you. We have come on a feast day, and David asks you to receive us kindly. Please give what you can to us your servants and to your dear friend David."
Nehemiah 8:10
Now go home and have a feast. Share your food and wine with those who don't have enough. Today is holy to our Lord, so don't be sad. The joy that the LORD gives you will make you strong."
many of the people
Psalm 18:43
You saved me from a rebellious people and made me ruler over the nations; people I did not know have now become my subjects.
Zechariah 8:20-23
20
The LORD Almighty says, "The time is coming when people from many cities will come to Jerusalem.
21
Those from one city will say to those from another, 'We are going to worship the LORD Almighty and pray for his blessing. Come with us!'
22
Many peoples and powerful nations will come to Jerusalem to worship the LORD Almighty and to pray for his blessing.
23
In those days ten foreigners will come to one Jew and say, 'We want to share in your destiny, because we have heard that God is with you.' "
for the fear
Esther 9:2
In the Jewish quarter of every city in the empire the Jews organized to attack anyone who tried to harm them. People everywhere were afraid of them, and no one could stand against them.
Genesis 35:5
When Jacob and his sons started to leave, great fear fell on the people of the nearby towns, and they did not pursue them.
Exodus 15:16
Terror and dread fall upon them. They see your strength, O LORD, and stand helpless with fear until your people have marched past--- the people you set free from slavery.
Deuteronomy 2:25
From today on I will make people everywhere afraid of you. Everyone will tremble with fear at the mention of your name.'
Deuteronomy 11:25
Wherever you go in that land, the LORD your God will make the people fear you, as he has promised, and no one will be able to stop you.