Esther 3:15

The couriers went out impelled by the king’s command while the decree was issued at the citadel in Susa; and while the king and Haman sat down to drink, the city of Susa was in confusion.

Esther 8:15

Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal robes of blue and white, with a large crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.

“Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa, and fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maidens also will fast in the same way. And thus I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish.”

Proverbs 1:16

For their feet run to evil
And they hasten to shed blood.

Proverbs 4:16

For they cannot sleep unless they do evil;
And they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

Hosea 7:5

On the day of our king, the princes became sick with the heat of wine;
He stretched out his hand with scoffers,

Amos 6:6

Who drink wine from sacrificial bowls
While they anoint themselves with the finest of oils,
Yet they have not grieved over the ruin of Joseph.

John 16:20

Truly, truly, I say to you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will grieve, but your grief will be turned into joy.

Revelation 11:10

And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate; and they will send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.

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Summary

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.

Hastened

Proverbs 1:16

Proverbs 4:16

Sat down

The city

Esther 4:16

Esther 8:15

Proverbs 29:2

General references

Proverbs 31:4

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