Esther Chapter Two
If you take the time to look up these cross-references, you may find some interesting correlations.
2:1
"Decrees against" - Col 2:13-152:2 Parable of virgins - Mt 25:1
2:3 Appoint overseers - Titus 1:5
2:4 The one who pleases the king - Heb 11:6
2:5 Kish - 1Sam 9:1, 1Ch 8:33
2:7 Little Orphan Esther - adopted - Gal 4:5
2:10 Kindred kept secret - Es 3:4
2:11 Daily checkup - 2Cor 11:28
2:12 Beautification - Ps 149:4, Eph 5:27
2:14 Delight - Ps 37:23 - Summon by Name - Jn 10:3
2:15 Favor - Gen 6:8
2:17 Love, Favor, Kindness - Jn 13:23, 19:26, 20:2, 21:7, 21:20 - disciple whom Jesus loved
2:18 Gave gifts - Eph 4:8
2:20 Mutual submission - Es 4:17
2:23 Gallows == Tree - Dt 21:23, Gal 3:13
