Esther 7:3
The Scripture
(3) Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king of Persia sends envoys to the king of Media to request the life of Esther because of Haman's plot, but she refuses and is ordered to be hanged. The king's decree is carried out, and Haman is executed for his treachery. The narrative shows God's providence protecting the Jews and the importance of faithfulness and courage.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 7:7I Kings 20:31II Kings 1:13Job 2:4Jeremiah 38:26Esther 4:8Psalms 122:6Psalms 122:7Psalms 122:8Psalms 122:9
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