Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.
A feast
Many of the people
For the fear
Bible References
A feast
Esther 9:17
They did this on the thirteenth day of Adar and rested on the fourteenth day, making it a day of feasting and joy.
1 Samuel 25:8
Ask your young men and they'll tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor with you since we came on a special day. Please give whatever you have available to your servants and to your son David.'"
Nehemiah 8:10
He also told them, "Go eat the best food, drink the best wine, and give something to those who have nothing, since this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be sorrowful, because the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Many of the people
Psalm 18:43
You rescued me from conflict with the people; you made me head of the nations. People who did not know me will serve me.
Zechariah 8:20
"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "In the future, people will come, including residents of many cities,
For the fear
Esther 9:2
The Jewish people assembled in their towns throughout the provinces of King Ahasuerus to strike out against those who intended to harm them, and no one could oppose them because all the people had come to fear the Jews.
Genesis 35:5
As they set out on their journey, because the people who lived in the cities around them feared God, they did not pursue Jacob's sons.
Exodus 15:16
Dread and fear have fallen on them, because of the strength of your arm. They have become silent as a stone, until your people pass by, LORD, until this people you acquired pass by.
Deuteronomy 2:25
Starting today I will begin to instill fear and terror of you on the part of every nation under heaven who hears reports about you. They'll tremble in anguish before you.'"
Deuteronomy 11:25
No one will be able to stand against you. The LORD your God will instill terror and fear of you throughout the entire land wherever you go, just as he promised you.