Esther 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 2:13 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then thus came every maiden unto the king; whatsoever she desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 2:13 — KJV
“Then thus came every maiden unto the king; whatsoever she desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the women unto the king's house.”
— Esther 2:13 (KJV)
Esther 2:13 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 2:13
“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:13: then, came, every
“So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:13: came, maiden, king
“And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be given her, out of the king's house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house of the women. such...: Heb. her portions preferred: Heb. changed”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:13: maiden, king, given
“Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:13: then, every, king
“Then the king sent to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and all his father's house, the priests that were in Nob: and they came all of them to the king.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:13: then, came, king
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