Esther 3:7
The Scripture
(7) In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 3 the king holds a banquet for both Jews and Persians to celebrate his decision to spare their lives. He tells the queen to send a message to Mordecai, who will deliver it to the king. The chapter ends with the queen’s determination to act according to her plan.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 2:1Esther 1:3Esther 2:16Esther 9:24Esther 9:25Esther 9:26Proverbs 16:33Ezekiel 21:21Ezekiel 21:22Matthew 27:35Esther 9:1Esther 9:5
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 8:5Exodus 12:18II Chronicles 29:17Esther 8:12Ezekiel 32:1Esther 3:13