What did Mordecai say to Esther?
Mordecai urged Esther “to go into the king's presence to beg for mercy and plead with him for her people” ( Esther 4:8 ). Esther reminded him that being queen didn't entitle her to an audience with the king. In fact, entering the king's presence unbidden was a suicide mission ( Esther 4:11 ).
What does Esther 4:13-17 mean?
Esther 4:13-17 Strong Convictions. During an interview, a former network news anchorman said that a "doctrinaire" person cannot be a good news reporter. He then defined a doctrinaire person as someone who has deep convictions of absolute truths in the areas of politics or religion.
What is the pride of Ahasuerus in Esther?
The first chapter of Esther shows us the pride of King Ahasuerus, head of the mighty Persian Empire. He hosted an elaborate festival designed to display his riches and splendor.
What is the book of Esther about?
The Book of Esther opens a window into Oriental life. It shows us also something of the sadness and debasement of woman's condition in those days. At first thought, Esther seems to have had an enviable experience in being chosen because of her beauty, to be the queen of Xerxes. But when we understand better what her position really was, we see that she was not to be envied—but pitied rather. Esther's story in the light of Christianity, is a sad one. Nor can we hold her up as an ideal woman. Yet there is value in the study of her story, as it shows by contrast—what Christianity has done for woman.
Who loved Esther?
The king loved Esther … and… he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.— Esther 2.17.
Why was Esther in the palace?
One reason Esther was in the palace at this time as queen, was for this very mission—to save her people by interceding for them. She was not there by accident. We know the singular providences by which she came to her circumstances.
(8-9) La Propuesta de Amán Al Rey Asuero.
- Y dijo Amán al rey Asuero: Hay un pueblo esparcido y distribuido entre los pueblos en todas las provincias de tu reino, y sus leyes son diferentes de las de todo pueblo, y no guardan las leyes del rey, y al rey nada le beneficia el dejarlos vivir.Si place al rey, decrete que sean destruidos; y yo pesaré diez mil talentos de plata a los que manejan ...
(10-11) El Rey Accede Al Plan.
- Entonces el rey quitó el anillo de su mano, y lo dio a Amán hijo de Hamedata agagueo, enemigo de los judíos, y le dijo: La plata que ofreces sea para ti, y asimismo el pueblo, para que hagas de él lo que bien te pareciere. a. La plata que ofreces sea para ti, y asimismo el pueblo, para que hagas de él lo que bien te pareciere: Nuevamente, el rey Asuero probablemente no tenía idea de lo que …
(12-15) El Decreto Es publicado.
- Entonces fueron llamados los escribanos del rey en el mes primero, al día trece del mismo, y fue escrito conforme a todo lo que mandó Amán, a los sátrapas del rey, a los capitanes que estaban sobre cada provincia y a los príncipes de cada pueblo, a cada provincia según su escritura, y a cada pueblo según su lengua; en nombre del rey Asuero fue escrito, y sellado con el anillo del re…