In this short conclusion to the Book of Esther, we are shown the greatness and power of King Ahasuerus. He ruled over a vast dominion – both on...
Esther
Esther 8: A Second Decree
Shortly before the events recorded in this chapter, we saw Esther and Mordecai in tears and in fears, but also fasting and praying. But now we...
Esther 7: The Ruin of Haman
When the king and Haman were seated at Esther’s banquet, the king urged Esther – for the third time – to tell him what her request was. He...
Esther 6: A Sleepless Night and a Bad Day
The last chapter revealed how Satan put it into the heart of Haman to contrive Mordecai’s death; but in this chapter, we will see how Jehovah...
Esther 5: In the Presence of the King
After the three days and nights appointed for fasting and prayer were finished, Esther lost no time in going to see the king. She put on her...
Esther 4: Esther Makes a Resolution
This chapter gives us an account of the general sorrow among the Jews after the publishing of Haman’s bloody edict against them. It was a sad...
Esther 3: Haman’s Plot Against the Jews
In this chapter, a very black and mournful scene opens and threatens the ruin of all the people of God! But if there were not some such dark...
Esther 2: Esther Becomes the Queen of Persia
In this chapter, we are told how the Lord exalted Esther from her humble origins, as Hannah and the Virgin Mary both described in their songs...
Esther 1: The Feast of Ahasuerus
The Book of Esther is a very singular narrative among the historical records of the Bible! It contains an interesting memoir of that part of...