Esther 9:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 9:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 9:18 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But the Jews that were at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day thereof, and on the fourteenth thereof; and o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 9:18 — KJV
“But the Jews that were at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day thereof, and on the fourteenth thereof; and on the fifteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.”
— Esther 9:18 (KJV)
Esther 9:18 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 9:18
“For the Jews that were in Shushan gathered themselves together on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and slew three hundred men at Shushan; but on the prey they laid not their hand.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:18: jews, shushan, together
“And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:18: together, day, same
“Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:18: jews, assembled, day
“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:18: jews, shushan, together
“Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)”
Shares key themes with Esther 9:18: jews, thirteenth, day
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