Esther 6:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 6:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 6:12 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 6:12 — KJV
“And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.”
— Esther 6:12 (KJV)
Esther 6:12 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 6:12
“Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.”
Shares key themes with Esther 6:12: came, again, king
“Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai.”
Shares key themes with Esther 6:12: mordecai, again, king
“On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her.”
Shares key themes with Esther 6:12: mordecai, came, king
“And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.”
Shares key themes with Esther 6:12: came, again, king
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with Esther 6:12: came, king, house
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