Esther 8:3
And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews.
Cross-references
Esther 3:8–15
Historical context
Esther 3:8-15 describes the original decree by Haman that Esther now seeks to overturn — the root of the crisis.
Esther 7:4
Historical context
In Esther 7:4, Esther first revealed the destruction plot; here she follows up by petitioning to revoke the decree.
1 Samuel 25:24
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 25:24, Abigail falls at David's feet to plead for mercy, mirroring Esther's posture and intercession for her people here.
Daniel 6:8
Historical context
Daniel 6:8 states that no royal decree of the Medes and Persians can be revoked — the very obstacle Esther faces here.
2 Kings 4:27
Parallel
The Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4:27 clings to Elisha's feet in distress, similar to Esther falling at the king's feet with tears.