Esther 2:21
In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate, two of the king’s chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.
Cross-reference
Esther 2:19
Historical context
In Esther 2:19, Mordecai is sitting at the king's gate—the exact location where he overhears the assassination plot in 2:21.
Esther 6:2
Parallel
In Esther 6:2, the king's sleepless night leads to reading the chronicles, recalling this very plot and Mordecai's loyalty.
Esther 7:9
Parallel
In Esther 7:9, Harbona recalls that Mordecai 'saved the king'—directly citing the plot from 2:21.
Esther 3:2
Parallel
Esther 3:2 places Mordecai again at the king's gate, now refusing to bow—same setting as the plot discovery.