Esther 10:3

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants.

Nehemiah 2:10

When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard all this, they were very displeased that someone had come to seek benefit for the Israelites.

2 Chronicles 28:7

Zikri, an Ephraimite warrior, killed the king's son Maaseiah, Azrikam, the supervisor of the palace, and Elkanah, the king's second-in-command.

Genesis 41:40

You will oversee my household, and all my people will submit to your commands. Only I, the king, will be greater than you.

Genesis 41:43-44

Pharaoh had him ride in the chariot used by his second-in-command, and they cried out before him, "Kneel down!" So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.

1 Samuel 23:17

He said to him, "Don't be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this."

Esther 3:2

As a result, all the king's servants who were at the king's gate were bowing and paying homage to Haman, for the king had so commanded. However, Mordecai did not bow, nor did he pay him homage.

Psalm 122:6-9

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!

Daniel 5:16

However, I have heard that you are able to provide interpretations and to decipher knotty problems. Now if you are able to read this writing and make known to me its interpretation, you will wear purple and have a golden collar around your neck and be third ruler in the kingdom."

Daniel 5:29

Then, on Belshazzar's orders, Daniel was clothed in purple, a golden collar was placed around his neck, and he was proclaimed third ruler in the kingdom.

Romans 9:2-3

I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

Romans 10:1

Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation.

Romans 14:18

For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.

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Summary

For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.

General references

Bible References

Next unto king

Genesis 41:44
Pharaoh also said to Joseph, "I am Pharaoh, but without your permission no one will move his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt."
1 Samuel 23:17
He said to him, "Don't be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this."
2 Chronicles 28:7
Zikri, an Ephraimite warrior, killed the king's son Maaseiah, Azrikam, the supervisor of the palace, and Elkanah, the king's second-in-command.
Daniel 5:16
However, I have heard that you are able to provide interpretations and to decipher knotty problems. Now if you are able to read this writing and make known to me its interpretation, you will wear purple and have a golden collar around your neck and be third ruler in the kingdom."

Accepted

Esther 3:2
As a result, all the king's servants who were at the king's gate were bowing and paying homage to Haman, for the king had so commanded. However, Mordecai did not bow, nor did he pay him homage.
Romans 14:18
For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.

Seeking

Nehemiah 2:10
When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard all this, they were very displeased that someone had come to seek benefit for the Israelites.
Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!
Romans 9:2
I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
Romans 10:1
Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation.

General references

Genesis 41:41
"See here," Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I place you in authority over all the land of Egypt."

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