Esther 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 2:18 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 2:18 — KJV
“Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king. release: Heb. rest”
— Esther 2:18 (KJV)
Esther 2:18 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 2:18
“And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Even by the young men of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall order the battle? And he answered, Thou. young...: or, servants order: Heb. bind, or, tie”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:18: then, princes, servants
“For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves. did give: Heb. lifted up, or, offered gave: Heb. lifted up, or, offered”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:18: king, great, princes
“Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:18: then, king, made
“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”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:18: king, made, great
“And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, and every one of their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, according to their fathers' houses, even twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron was among their rods. a rod...: Heb. a rod for one prince, a rod for one prince”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:18: princes, even, gave
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