Esther 9:2
The Scripture
(2) The Jews gathered themselves together in their cities throughout all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, to lay hand on such as sought their hurt: and no man could withstand them; for the fear of them fell upon all people.
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 9:10Esther 9:16Esther 8:11Deuteronomy 2:30Joshua 11:20Psalms 71:13Psalms 71:24Isaiah 8:9Esther 8:17Genesis 35:5Exodus 23:27Joshua 2:9
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