Esther 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 2:20 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 2:20 — KJV
“Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him.”
— Esther 2:20 (KJV)
Esther 2:20 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 2:20
“Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:20: esther, shewed, kindred
“And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. brought...: Heb. nourished fair...: Heb. fair of form, and good of countenance”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:20: esther, nor, mordecai
“And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down? asked...: Heb. asking asked us tenor: Heb. mouth could...: Heb. knowing could we know”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:20: yet, kindred, nor
“And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:20: nor, people, commandment
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:20: nor, people, commandment
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