Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it.
Had not shewed
For mordecai
Bible References
Had not shewed
Esther 3:8
Then Haman told King Ahasuerus, "There is a certain people scattered and divided among the people throughout the provinces of your kingdom. Their laws are different than all the other people, they don't obey the king's laws, and it's not in the king's best interest to leave them alone.
Esther 4:13
Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, "Don't suppose that because you are in the palace, you will escape any more than the other Jewish people.
Esther 7:4
Indeed, I and my people have been sold to be annihilated, killed, and destroyed. If we had just been sold as male and female slaves, I would have kept quiet, because the trouble wouldn't have been sufficient to bother the king."
Matthew 10:16
"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.
For mordecai
Esther 2:7
Mordecai had raised his cousin Hadassah, or Esther, because she had no father or mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was very attractive. After her mother and father died, Mordecai had taken her as his daughter.
Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.