Esther 4:5
The Scripture
(5) Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 4 the king of Persia issues a royal proclamation ordering the execution of Haman, the chief of the Jews' enemies, for plotting to destroy them. Haman, who had been given a special order to kill all Jews, is forced to cut off his own head and is hanged, while his robe is displayed as a warning. The chapter ends with the king's decree being fulfilled and the people rejoicing.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 1:10Esther 1:12Romans 12:15I Corinthians 12:26Philippians 2:4Hebrews 4:15
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