Esther 9:16
The Scripture
(16) But the other Jews that were in the king's provinces gathered themselves together, and stood for their lives, and had rest from their enemies, and slew of their foes seventy and five thousand, but they laid not their hands on the prey,
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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