Esther 1:10
On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,
Cross-reference
Esther 7:9
Historical context
Esther 7:9 features Harbona, the same eunuch mentioned here, suggesting Haman's execution — narrative link.
Esther 2:2
Historical context
Esther 2:2 shows these same royal servants proposing to seek virgins for the king, continuing the story from this banquet scene.
Ruth 3:7
Allusion
Ruth 3:7 also says Boaz's heart was merry after eating and drinking — the identical idiom for festive merriment found here.
Judges 19:6
Allusion
Judges 19:6 uses the same Hebrew idiom 'heart was merry' (from wine) as the king's state here — a shared expression of festive drunkenness.
Proverbs 20:1
Related theme
Proverbs 20:1 warns wine leads to folly — the king's drunken command exemplifies that principle.