Esther 6:8
let them bring royal attire which the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden– one bearing the royal insignia!
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Referenced Verses
- 1 Kgs 1:33 : 33 and he told them,“Take your master’s servants with you, put my son Solomon on my mule, and lead him down to Gihon.
- Esth 1:11 : 11 to bring Queen Vashti into the king’s presence wearing her royal high turban. He wanted to show the people and the officials her beauty, for she was very attractive.
- Esth 2:17 : 17 And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she met with his loving approval more than all the other young women. So he placed the royal high turban on her head and appointed her queen in place of Vashti.
- Luke 15:22 : 22 But the father said to his slaves,‘Hurry! Bring the best robe, and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet!
- 1 Sam 18:4 : 4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with the rest of his gear, including his sword, his bow, and even his belt.
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- Esth 6:9-124 verses91%
9Then let this clothing and this horse be given to one of the king’s noble officials. Let him then clothe the man whom the king wishes to honor, and let him lead him about through the plaza of the city on the horse, calling before him,‘So shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor!’”
10The king then said to Haman,“Go quickly! Take the clothing and the horse, just as you have described, and do as you just indicated to Mordecai the Jew who sits at the king’s gate. Don’t neglect a single thing of all that you have said.”
11So Haman took the clothing and the horse, and he clothed Mordecai. He led him about on the horse throughout the plaza of the city, calling before him,“So shall it be done to the man whom the king wishes to honor!”
12Then Mordecai again sat at the king’s gate, while Haman hurried away to his home, mournful and with a veil over his head.
- Esth 6:3-75 verses84%
3The king asked,“What great honor was bestowed on Mordecai because of this?” The king’s attendants who served him responded,“Not a thing was done for him.”
4Then the king said,“Who is that in the courtyard?” Now Haman had come to the outer courtyard of the palace to suggest that the king hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had constructed for him.
5The king’s attendants said to him,“It is Haman who is standing in the courtyard.” The king said,“Let him enter.”
6So Haman came in, and the king said to him,“What should be done for the man whom the king wishes to honor?” Haman thought to himself,“Who is it that the king would want to honor more than me?”
7So Haman said to the king,“For the man whom the king wishes to honor,
- Esth 8:14-152 verses75%
14The couriers who were riding the royal horses went forth with the king’s edict without delay. And the law was presented in Susa the citadel as well.
15Now Mordecai went out from the king’s presence in blue and white royal attire, with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle. The city of Susa shouted with joy.
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6You are to put the turban on his head and put the holy diadem on the turban.
- Esth 8:1-22 verses72%
1The King Acts to Protect the Jews On that same day King Ahasuerus gave the estate of Haman, that adversary of the Jews, to Queen Esther. Now Mordecai had come before the king, for Esther had revealed how he was related to her.
2The king then removed his signet ring(the very one he had taken back from Haman) and gave it to Mordecai. And Esther designated Mordecai to be in charge of Haman’s estate.
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11to bring Queen Vashti into the king’s presence wearing her royal high turban. He wanted to show the people and the officials her beauty, for she was very attractive.
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33and he told them,“Take your master’s servants with you, put my son Solomon on my mule, and lead him down to Gihon.
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1Esther Appeals to the King for Help It so happened that on the third day Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace, opposite the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the palace, opposite the entrance.
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11Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king’s other officials and servants.
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10Adorn yourself, then, with majesty and excellency, and clothe yourself with glory and honor!
- Esth 7:8-92 verses71%
8When the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet of wine, Haman was throwing himself down on the couch where Esther was lying. The king exclaimed,“Will he also attempt to rape the queen while I am still in the building!”As these words left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.
9Harbona, one of the king’s eunuchs, said,“Indeed, there is the gallows that Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke out in the king’s behalf. It stands near Haman’s home and is seventy-five feet high.”The king said,“Hang him on it!”
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14While they were still speaking with him, the king’s eunuchs arrived. They quickly brought Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared.
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1Haman Conspires to Destroy the Jews Some time later King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, exalting him and setting his position above that of all the officials who were with him.
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11The king replied to Haman,“Keep your money, and do with those people whatever you wish.”
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10Mordecai wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus and sealed it with the king’s signet ring. He then sent letters by couriers on horses, who rode royal horses that were very swift.
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11Then take some silver and gold to make a crown and set it on the head of Joshua the high priest, the son of Jehozadak.
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4Let the young woman whom the king finds most attractive become queen in place of Vashti.” This seemed like a good idea to the king, so he acted accordingly.
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4Harness the horses to the chariots! Mount your horses! Take your positions with helmets on! Ready your spears! Put on the armor!
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14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.
- Esth 5:4-52 verses69%
4Esther replied,“If the king is so inclined, let the king and Haman come today to the banquet that I have prepared for him.”
5The king replied,“Find Haman quickly so that we can do as Esther requests.”So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.
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6Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
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4If you are careful to obey these commands, then the kings who follow in David’s succession and ride in chariots or on horses will continue to come through the gates of this palace, as will their officials and their subjects.
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9Finally, he set the turban on his head and attached the gold plate, the holy diadem, to the front of the turban just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
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12I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head.
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1The Turning Point: The King Honors Mordecai Throughout that night the king was unable to sleep, so he asked for the book containing the historical records to be brought. As the records were being read in the king’s presence,
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4When the king extended to Esther the gold scepter, she arose and stood before the king.
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21On a day determined in advance, Herod put on his royal robes, sat down on the judgment seat, and made a speech to them.
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6clothed in blue, governors and officials, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.
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3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!
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2So I looked, and here came a white horse! The one who rode it had a bow, and he was given a crown, and as a conqueror he rode out to conquer.
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7King Ahasuerus replied to Queen Esther and to Mordecai the Jew,“Look, I have already given Haman’s estate to Esther, and he has been hanged on the gallows because he took hostile action against the Jews.
- Esth 5:8-92 verses68%
8If I have found favor in the king’s sight and if the king is inclined to grant my request and perform my petition, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet that I will prepare for them. At that time I will do as the king wishes.”
9Haman Expresses His Hatred of Mordecai Now Haman went forth that day pleased and very much encouraged. But when Haman saw Mordecai at the king’s gate, and he did not rise nor tremble in his presence, Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai.
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2The king’s servants who attended him said,“Let a search be conducted on the king’s behalf for attractive young women.
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38So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Kerethites, and the Pelethites went down, put Solomon on King David’s mule, and led him to Gihon.
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19“Do you give the horse its strength? Do you clothe its neck with a mane?