Esther 3:15

The messengers scurried forth with the king's order. The edict was issued in Susa the citadel. While the king and Haman sat down to drink, the city of Susa was in an uproar!

Esther 8:15

Now Mordecai went out from the king's presence in purple and white royal attire, with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle. The city of Susa shouted with joy.

Esther 4:16

"Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa and fast in my behalf. Don't eat and don't drink for three days, night or day. My female attendants and I will also fast in the same way. Afterward I will go to the king, even though it violates the law. If I perish, I perish!"

Proverbs 1:16

for they are eager to inflict harm, and they hasten to shed blood.

Proverbs 4:16

For they cannot sleep unless they cause harm; they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Hosea 7:5

At the celebration of their king, his princes become inflamed with wine; they conspire with evildoers.

Amos 6:6

They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.

John 16:20

I tell you the solemn truth, you will weep and wail, but the world will rejoice; you will be sad, but your sadness will turn into joy.

Revelation 11:10

And those who live on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate, even sending gifts to each other, because these two prophets had tormented those who live 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 they are eager to inflict harm, and they hasten to shed blood.
Proverbs 4:16
For they cannot sleep unless they cause harm; they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble.

Sat down

Hosea 7:5
At the celebration of their king, his princes become inflamed with wine; they conspire with evildoers.
Amos 6:6
They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.
John 16:20
I tell you the solemn truth, you will weep and wail, but the world will rejoice; you will be sad, but your sadness will turn into joy.
Revelation 11:10
And those who live on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate, even sending gifts to each other, because these two prophets had tormented those who live on the earth.

The city

Esther 4:16
"Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa and fast in my behalf. Don't eat and don't drink for three days, night or day. My female attendants and I will also fast in the same way. Afterward I will go to the king, even though it violates the law. If I perish, I perish!"
Esther 8:15
Now Mordecai went out from the king's presence in purple and white royal attire, with a large golden crown and a purple linen mantle. The city of Susa shouted with joy.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

General references

Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,

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