Esther 3:15

The runners went out quickly with the king's order. A public statement was made in Shushan. The king and Haman took wine together, but the town of Shushan was troubled.

Esther 8:15

Mordecai went out from before the king, dressed in king-like robes of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold and clothing of purple and the best linen. The entire town of Shushan gave loud cries of joy.

Esther 4:16

Go assemble all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me. Take no food or drink night or day for three days. My women and I will do the same. Then I will go in to the king even though it is against the law. If death is to be my fate, then let it come.

Proverbs 1:16

For their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood.

Proverbs 4:16

They do not sleep unless they have done evil. Their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous increase the people rejoice. When the wicked rule the people mourn.

Hosea 7:5

On the day of the king's celebration, the officials become drunk from the heat of wine, and the king joins mockers.

Amos 6:6

You drink wine in bowls, and anoint yourselves with the finest oils. But you are not grieved because of the affliction of Joseph.

John 16:20

Truly I tell you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.

Revelation 11:10

The inhabitants of the earth will celebrate and rejoice over them. They will rejoice and send gifts to one another. This is because these two prophets tormented those who lived 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. They hurry to shed blood.
Proverbs 4:16
They do not sleep unless they have done evil. Their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall.

Sat down

Hosea 7:5
On the day of the king's celebration, the officials become drunk from the heat of wine, and the king joins mockers.
Amos 6:6
You drink wine in bowls, and anoint yourselves with the finest oils. But you are not grieved because of the affliction of Joseph.
John 16:20
Truly I tell you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
Revelation 11:10
The inhabitants of the earth will celebrate and rejoice over them. They will rejoice and send gifts to one another. This is because these two prophets tormented those who lived on the earth.

The city

Esther 4:16
Go assemble all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me. Take no food or drink night or day for three days. My women and I will do the same. Then I will go in to the king even though it is against the law. If death is to be my fate, then let it come.
Esther 8:15
Mordecai went out from before the king, dressed in king-like robes of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold and clothing of purple and the best linen. The entire town of Shushan gave loud cries of joy.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous increase the people rejoice. When the wicked rule the people mourn.

General references

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