Esther 9:5
The Scripture
(5) Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those 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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