Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request:
Let my life
My people
Bible References
Let my life
Esther 7:7
The king in his anger got up from the feast and went into the garden. Haman got to his feet to plead to Esther the queen for his life. He saw that the king had already decided against him.
1 Kings 20:31
His servants said to him: It is said that the kings of Israel are full of mercy: let us then put on haircloth, and cords on our heads, and go to the king of Israel. Maybe he will give you your life.
2 Kings 1:13
Once more the king sent an officer with fifty men. He went up the hill, fell on his knees in front of Elijah, and pleaded: Man of God, be merciful to my men and me. Spare our lives!
Job 2:4
Satan answered Jehovah: Skin for skin! Certainly, a man will give everything he has for his life.
Jeremiah 38:26
Just tell them you were begging me not to send you back to prison to die there.
My people
Esther 4:8
He gave him the copy of the order that was given in Shushan for their destruction. He ordered him to let Esther see it, and to make it clear to her. To say to her that she was to go in to the king to request his mercy and make prayer for her people.
Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those who love you prosper.