Esther 9:1
The Scripture
(1) Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Esther goes to the king and tells him that only Mordecai can plead her case, and that she will attend Haman’s feast, hoping to save the Jews, though she knows that if she dies Haman will kill them. The king is pleased and orders a great feast, showing that God’s plan is being carried out.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 3:7Esther 3:13Esther 8:12Acts 12:11Deuteronomy 32:36II Samuel 22:41Psalms 30:11Isaiah 14:1Isaiah 14:2Isaiah 60:14Isaiah 60:15Isaiah 60:16
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