Thematic Bible

Themes in Esther 4:3

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Themes in Esther 4:3

Thematic Bible

Ashes » A symbol of mourning

Fasting » National--exemplified

Judgments » Should lead to » Contrition

Ashes » A symbol of mourning

2 Samuel 13:19

And Tamar put ashes on her head and rent her gay kirtle that was on her and put her hand on her head and so went, and as she went cried. Verse Concepts

Esther 4:1

When Mordecai perceived all that was done, he rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried loud and lamentably, Verse Concepts

Esther 4:3

And in all lands and places, as far as the king's word and commandment extended, there was great lamentation among the Jews and many fasted, wept, mourned and lay in sackcloth and in ashes. Verse Concepts

Fasting » National--exemplified

Ezra 8:21

And even there at the water beside Ahava, I proclaimed a fast, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and our children and all our substance. Verse Concepts

Esther 4:3

Esther 4:16

'Go thou thy way then, and gather together all the Jews that are found at Susa, and fast ye for me, that ye eat not and drink not in three days, neither day nor night. I and my damsels will fast likewise, and so will I go in to the king contrary to the commandment: if I perish, I perish.'" Verse Concepts

Judges 20:26

Then the children of Israel and all the people went up and came unto Bethel, and wept and sat there before the LORD, and fasted the same day unto evening, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. Verse Concepts