Esther 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 1:5 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, bot..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 1:5 — KJV
“And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king's palace; present: Heb. found”
— Esther 1:5 (KJV)
Esther 1:5 in Context — About the Book of Esther
Esther never mentions God's name, yet His providence saturates every scene. A Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia just in time to stop a genocide, risking her life with the words: if I perish, I perish. It is the book for anyone positioned by God for such a time as this.
Cross-References for Esther 1:5
“And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. both...: Heb. from small even unto great”
Shares key themes with Esther 1:5: king, people, both
“And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud...: Heb. instruments of strength”
Shares key themes with Esther 1:5: days, feast, present
“And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the priests, and the Levites, and all the people, great and small: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant that was found in the house of the LORD. great...: Heb. from great even to small”
Shares key themes with Esther 1:5: king, people, great
“And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Esther 1:5: days, feast, present
“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Esther 1:5: days, king, present
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