Esther 3:15
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.
Context
This verse from Esther Chapter 3 connects to 9 cross-references. Haman the Agagite is elevated above all the king's officials; all are commanded to bow before him, but Mordecai refuses. When Haman learns Mordecai is Jewish, he scorns the idea of harming only Mordecai and plots to destroy all Jews …
Other Translations
The posts went forth in haste by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.
The runners have gone forth, hastened by the word of the king, and the law hath been given in Shushan the palace, and the king and Haman have sat down to drink, and the city Shushan is perplexed.
The runners went out quickly by the king's order, and a public statement was made in Shushan: and the king and Haman took wine together: but the town of Shushan was troubled.
Cross References
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a …
Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor …
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to …
For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction …
And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to …
In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with bottles of wine; he stretched out his …
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall …