Esther 3 cross-references
Esther 3 has 15 verses, which point to 121 other passages and are cited by 151. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him.
Points to (14)
- Numbers 24:7 — He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be… 8 votes
- Esther 5:11 — And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein… 7 votes
- Daniel 6:2 — And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them,… 6 votes
- 1 Samuel 15:33 — And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women. And… 5 votes
- Esther 3:10 — And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews'… 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 15:8 — And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the… 3 votes
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- Ecclesiastes 10:6 — Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. 5 votes
- Esther 5:11 — And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein… 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 15:8 — And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the… 3 votes
- Daniel 5:7 — The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and… 2 votes
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.
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- Psalms 15:4 — In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his… 3 votes
- Esther 5:9 — Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate,… 3 votes
- Esther 3:5 — And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath. 3 votes
- Esther 2:21 — In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of… 3 votes
- Philippians 2:10 — That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under… 2 votes
- Esther 3:1 — After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and… 2 votes
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- Esther 4:7 — And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised… 6 votes
- Esther 3:3 — Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the… 4 votes
- Esther 3:5 — And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath. 3 votes
- Esther 2:19 — And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate. 3 votes
Esther 3:3
Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?
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- 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… 4 votes
- Exodus 1:17 — But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children… 3 votes
- Matthew 15:2–3 — Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat… 2 votes
- Esther 2:19 — And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate. 2 votes
Esther 3:4
Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai's matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew.
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- Genesis 39:10 — And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to… 5 votes
- Jonah 1:9 — And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and… 4 votes
- Daniel 6:20–28 — And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to… 4 votes
- Daniel 6:13 — Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah,… 3 votes
- Daniel 3:23–30 — And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery… 2 votes
- Daniel 3:16–18 — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to… 2 votes
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- Exodus 3:6 — Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And… 1 votes
Esther 3:5
And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.
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- Daniel 3:19 — Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and… 4 votes
- Esther 5:9 — Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate,… 4 votes
- Proverbs 21:24 — Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 3 votes
- 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… 3 votes
- Proverbs 27:3–4 — A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. 2 votes
- Proverbs 19:19 — A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. 2 votes
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- Ecclesiastes 7:9 — Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 6 votes
- Esther 5:9 — Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate,… 6 votes
- 1 Samuel 18:8 — And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten… 4 votes
- Daniel 3:13 — Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they… 3 votes
Esther 3:6
And he thought scorn to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they had shewed him the people of Mordecai: wherefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus, even the people of Mordecai.
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- Psalms 83:4 — They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in… 5 votes
- Revelation 12:12 — Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea!… 1 votes
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- Psalms 83:4 — They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in… 7 votes
- Psalms 94:20 — Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law? 5 votes
- Proverbs 24:2 — For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. 3 votes
- Proverbs 14:17 — He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 3 votes
Esther 3:7
In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar.
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- 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… 4 votes
- Ezekiel 21:21–22 — For the king of Babylon stood at the parting of the way, at the head of the two ways, to use divination: he… 3 votes
- Proverbs 16:33 — The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. 3 votes
- Esther 9:24–26 — Because Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had devised against the Jews to… 3 votes
- Matthew 27:35 — And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by… 2 votes
- Esther 9:21 — To stablish this among them, that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar, and the fifteenth… 2 votes
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- 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… 4 votes
- Exodus 12:2 — This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. 3 votes
- Mark 6:21 — And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and… 2 votes
- Jonah 1:7 — And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil… 2 votes
Esther 3:8
And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's profit to suffer them.
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- Ezra 4:12–15 — Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the… 7 votes
- Acts 16:20–21 — And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, 6 votes
- John 7:35 — Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the… 3 votes
- Zechariah 7:14 — But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations whom they knew not. Thus the land was desolate… 3 votes
- Jeremiah 50:17 — Israel is a scattered sheep; the lions have driven him away: first the king of Assyria hath devoured him; and… 3 votes
- Deuteronomy 4:27 — And the LORD shall scatter you among the nations, and ye shall be left few in number among the heathen,… 3 votes
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- Acts 16:21 — And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. 6 votes
- Daniel 6:5 — Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him… 6 votes
- Esther 2:10 — Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it. 5 votes
- 1 Peter 1:1 — Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia,… 4 votes
Esther 3:9
If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king's treasuries.
Points to (2)
- Genesis 23:16 — And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the… 2 votes
- Matthew 18:24 — And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 1 votes
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- Esther 7:4 — For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for… 7 votes
- Esther 1:19 — If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the… 4 votes
- Jeremiah 32:9 — And I bought the field of Hanameel my uncle's son, that was in Anathoth, and weighed him the money, even… 3 votes
- Esther 2:4 — And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he… 3 votes
Esther 3:10
And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy.
Points to (5)
- Genesis 41:42 — And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of… 8 votes
- Esther 8:2 — And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set… 7 votes
- Esther 7:6 — And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the… 6 votes
- Esther 8:8 — Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king's name, and seal it with the king's ring: for the… 2 votes
- Esther 3:1 — After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and… 2 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Luke 15:22 — But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his… 8 votes
- Genesis 41:42 — And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of… 7 votes
- Esther 8:2 — And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set… 6 votes
- Esther 3:1 — After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and… 4 votes
Esther 3:11
And the king said unto Haman, The silver is given to thee, the people also, to do with them as it seemeth good to thee.
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- Luke 23:25 — And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but… 3 votes
- Jeremiah 40:4 — And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which were upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee… 3 votes
- Jeremiah 26:14 — As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you. 3 votes
- Psalms 73:7 — Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. 1 votes
Esther 3:12
Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors that were over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language; in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king's ring.
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- 1 Kings 21:8 — So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and… 6 votes
- Esther 1:22 — For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and… 3 votes
- Daniel 6:15 — Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and… 2 votes
- Daniel 6:12 — Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's decree; Hast thou not signed a decree,… 2 votes
- Daniel 6:8 — Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the… 2 votes
- Esther 9:27 — The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them,… 2 votes
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- Esther 8:8 — Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king's name, and seal it with the king's ring: for the… 8 votes
- Esther 1:22 — For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and… 6 votes
- Colossians 2:14 — Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of… 5 votes
- Daniel 3:10 — Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp,… 4 votes
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.
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- Esther 9:10 — The ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, slew they; but on the spoil laid they not… 4 votes
- 2 Chronicles 30:6 — So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and… 4 votes
- Esther 8:10–14 — And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 15:3 — Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and… 3 votes
- James 2:13 — For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 2 votes
- Romans 3:15 — Their feet are swift to shed blood: 2 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Esther 9:1 — Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's… 8 votes
- Esther 8:11 — Wherein the king granted the Jews which were in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for… 8 votes
- Esther 7:4 — For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for… 6 votes
- Esther 8:12 — Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month,… 3 votes
Esther 3:14
The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day.
Points to (1)
- Esther 8:13–14 — The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and… 4 votes
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- Esther 8:13 — The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and… 4 votes
- Esther 4:8 — Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it… 3 votes
- Ezra 6:12 — And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their… 3 votes
Esther 3:15
The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
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- Esther 8:15 — And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great… 6 votes
- John 16:20 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be… 3 votes
- Revelation 11:10 — And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to… 2 votes
- Amos 6:6 — That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the… 2 votes
- Hosea 7:5 — In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with bottles of wine; he stretched out his hand with… 2 votes
- Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 2 votes
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- Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 6 votes
- Esther 8:15 — And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great… 6 votes
- Proverbs 31:4 — It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 4 votes
- Esther 8:14 — So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's… 3 votes