Esther 4:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 4:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 4:3 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 4:3 — KJV
“And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. many...: Heb. sackcloth and ashes were laid under many”
— Esther 4:3 (KJV)
Esther 4:3 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 4:3
“And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.”
Shares key themes with Esther 4:3: every, province, whithersoever
“So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. flat: Heb. under it”
Shares key themes with Esther 4:3: every, came, great
“And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore. very...: Heb. with a great weeping greatly”
Shares key themes with Esther 4:3: king, came, great
“And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brasen altar. which lieth: Heb. which is turned a slaughter...: Heb. a weapon of his breaking in pieces by his...: Heb. upon his loins”
Shares key themes with Esther 4:3: every, king, came
“At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. commandment: Heb. word greatly...: Heb. a man of desires”
Shares key themes with Esther 4:3: commandment, came, great
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