Esther 2:4

Then the young woman who pleases the king will become queen instead of Vashti.” This suggestion pleased the king, and he did accordingly.

2 Samuel 13:4-6

and he asked Amnon, “Why are you, the king’s son, so miserable every morning? Won’t you tell me?”

Amnon replied, “I’m in love with Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.”

Ahithophel replied to Absalom, “Sleep with your father’s concubines he left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become repulsive to your father, everyone with you will be encouraged.”

2 Samuel 17:4

This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.

Esther 1:21

The king and his counselors approved the proposal, and he followed Memucan’s advice.

Esther 3:9-10

If the king approves, let an order be drawn up authorizing their destruction, and I will pay 375 tons of silver to the accountants for deposit in the royal treasury.”

Matthew 14:6

But when Herod’s birthday celebration came, Herodias’s daughter danced before them and pleased Herod.

Matthew 20:16

“So the last will be first, and the first last.”

Matthew 22:14

“For many are invited, but few are chosen.”

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