Esther 3:15

The posts went out, being hurried by the king's command, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city Shushan was perplexed.

Esther 8:15

And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal clothing of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple. And the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.

Esther 4:16

Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me, and do not eat nor drink three days, night or day. My maidservants and I will also fast in the same way. And so I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law. And if I perish, I perish.

Proverbs 1:16

for their feet run to evil and make haste to shed blood.

Proverbs 4:16

For they do not sleep, except when they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away unless they cause some to fall.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

Hosea 7:5

In the day of our king, the rulers have sickened themselves with the heat of wine. He stretches out his hand with scorners.

Amos 6:6

who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best of oils; nor do they grieve for the breaking of Joseph!

John 16:20

Truly, truly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. And you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Revelation 11:10

And the ones who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, and will make merry, and will send one another gifts, because these two prophets tormented those living on the earth.

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Summary

The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

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Hastened

Proverbs 1:16
for their feet run to evil and make haste to shed blood.
Proverbs 4:16
For they do not sleep, except when they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away unless they cause some to fall.

Sat down

Hosea 7:5
In the day of our king, the rulers have sickened themselves with the heat of wine. He stretches out his hand with scorners.
Amos 6:6
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best of oils; nor do they grieve for the breaking of Joseph!
John 16:20
Truly, truly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. And you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Revelation 11:10
And the ones who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, and will make merry, and will send one another gifts, because these two prophets tormented those living on the earth.

The city

Esther 4:16
Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me, and do not eat nor drink three days, night or day. My maidservants and I will also fast in the same way. And so I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law. And if I perish, I perish.
Esther 8:15
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal clothing of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple. And the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

General references

Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to lust for strong drink;