Esther 8:16

For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor.

Cross References (11)

  • Proverbs 11:10 (8)

    When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

  • Psalms 97:11 (8)

    Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

  • Psalms 18:28 (7)

    For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness.

  • Esther 4:1–3 (6)

    When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the m

  • Psalms 30:5–11 (5)

    For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

  • Isaiah 35:10 (4)

    So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will

  • Psalms 112:4 (4)

    Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

  • Esther 9:17 (4)

    This was done on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested, making it a day of feas

  • Esther 4:16 (3)

    “Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or da

  • Isaiah 30:29–30 (3)

    You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute

  • Proverbs 4:18–19 (2)

    The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.