Esther 8:1
The Scripture
(1) On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king of Persia orders Esther to go before him and bring the message of the Jews' deliverance. Esther obeys and goes to the king with counsel and the Jews are instructed to fast and rejoice. The chapter shows how God’s providence leads to a royal decree that saves the people.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 27:16Job 27:17Psalms 39:6Psalms 49:6Psalms 49:7Psalms 49:8Psalms 49:9Psalms 49:10Psalms 49:11Psalms 49:12Psalms 49:13Proverbs 13:22
Related verses (shared words)
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