Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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.
Next unto king
Accepted
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."