Esther 3:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 3:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 3:15 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the ki..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 3:15 — KJV
“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.”
— Esther 3:15 (KJV)
Esther 3:15 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 3:15
“So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.”
Shares key themes with Esther 3:15: posts, went, being
“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 3:15: king, commandment, decree
“And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.”
Shares key themes with Esther 3:15: king, decree, given
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with Esther 3:15: went, king, down
“And they turned aside thither, to go in and to lodge in Gibeah: and when he went in, he sat him down in a street of the city: for there was no man that took them into his house to lodging.”
Shares key themes with Esther 3:15: went, sat, down
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