Bible Cross References
gladness
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.
Esther 8:17
In every city and province, wherever the king's proclamation was read, the Jews held a joyful holiday with feasting and happiness. In fact, many other people became Jews, because they were afraid of them now.
Deuteronomy 16:11
Be joyful in the LORD's presence, together with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns. Do this at the one place of worship.
Deuteronomy 16:14
Enjoy it with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns.
Nehemiah 8:10-12
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."
11
The Levites went around calming the people and telling them not to be sad on such a holy day.
12
So all the people went home and ate and drank joyfully and shared what they had with others, because they understood what had been read to them.
Psalm 118:11-16
11
They were around me on every side; but I destroyed them by the power of the LORD!
12
They swarmed around me like bees, but they burned out as quickly as a brush fire; by the power of the LORD I destroyed them.
13
I was fiercely attacked and was being defeated, but the LORD helped me.
14
The LORD makes me powerful and strong; he has saved me.
15
Listen to the glad shouts of victory in the tents of God's people: "The LORD's mighty power has done it!
16
His power has brought us victory--- his mighty power in battle!"
Luke 11:41
But give what is in your cups and plates to the poor, and everything will be ritually clean for you.
Revelation 11:10
The people of the earth will be happy because of the death of these two. They will celebrate and send presents to each other, because those two prophets brought much suffering upon the whole human race.