Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.

Could not the king sleep

The book of records

General references

Bible References

That night

Esther 5:8
If I've found favor with the king and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and to honor my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I'll prepare for them tomorrow, and then I'll do what the king has said."
Genesis 22:14
Abraham named that place, "The LORD Will Provide," as it is told this day, "On the LORD's mountain, he will provide."
1 Samuel 23:26
Saul went on one side of the mountain while David and his men went on the other side of the mountain. David was hurrying to get away from Saul while Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them.
Isaiah 41:17
"As for the poor, the needy, those seeking water when there is none and their tongues are parched from thirst I, the LORD, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, won't abandon them.
Romans 11:33
O how deep are God's riches, and wisdom, and knowledge! How unfathomable are his decisions and unexplainable are his ways!

Could not the king sleep

Daniel 2:1
During the second year of Nebuchadnezzar's reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams that troubled him. As a result, he couldn't sleep.
Daniel 6:18
Then the king retired to his palace to spend the night fasting. He enjoyed no entertainment, and he couldn't sleep.

The book of records

Esther 2:23
After the matter had been fully investigated, Bigthan and Teresh were hanged on a pole, and this was recorded in the Book of the Chronicles in the presence of the king.
Malachi 3:16
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.

General references

Genesis 40:5
Then the two of them each had a dream. They both had their dreams the same night, and there were separate interpretations for each dream the senior security advisor and the head chef to the king of Egypt, who had confined them in prison.

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