Esther 2:4

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Summary

Esther 2:4

And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

Let the maiden

Matthew 20:16

Matthew 22:14

The thing

Bible References

Let the maiden

So the last will be first, and the first last."

For many are called, but few are chosen."

The thing

The matter seemed appropriate to the king and the officials. So the king acted on the advice of Memucan.

If the king is so inclined, let an edict be issued to destroy them. I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to be conveyed to the king's treasuries for the officials who carry out this business."

He asked Amnon, "Why are you, the king's son, so depressed every morning? Can't you tell me?" So Amnon said to him, "I'm in love with Tamar the sister of my brother Absalom."

Ahithophel replied to Absalom, "Have sex with your father's concubines whom he left to care for the palace. All Israel will hear that you have made yourself repulsive to your father. Then your followers will be motivated to support you."

This seemed like a good idea to Absalom and to all the leaders of Israel.

But on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,