Who gave Esther the estate of Haman?
8 That same day King Xerxes gave Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came into the presence of the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 The king took off his signet ring, which he had reclaimed from Haman, and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed him over Haman’s estate.
What did Mordecai write to the Jews?
He wrote them to observe the days as days of feasting and joy and giving presents of food to one another and gifts to the poor.
Why did Mordecai tell Esther not to do what Esther requested?
He told them he could not do what Esther requested because that “which is written in the king’s name with the king’s seal cannot be reversed.”. He tells them to write a new decree that accomplishes their purpose in his name with his seal. Mordecai devised a decree and it was dispatched to all 127 provinces.
What does Esther say about Mordecai?
In verse 15, he describes Mordecai leaving the king wearing very fine royal apparel “and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.” This contrasts with when Mordecai “wore sackcloth and ashes and went out into the city and cried with a great and bitter cry (4:1), “and the city of Shushan was confused (3:15). Mordecai wearing royal clothing after being elevated by the king parallels a similar episode with Joseph in Genesis 41:42. [7]
What is 10:1 about?
Ibn Ezra understand that 10:1 is informing readers that after Mordecai was appointed to his high government post and became an advisor to the king, the king became so powerful that he was able to impose taxes on governments that were not part of his kingdom, because they feared him.
What is the fast day of Purim?
The holiday of Purim is observed today with a fast day called the “Fast of Esther” that precedes it on 13 Adar. Some Jews observe the fast day from morning until sundown. It does not begin the night before as Yom Kippur and Tisha B’Av, and is, in essence a half day fast. [21]
Who gave Esther the estate of Haman?
8 That same day King Xerxes gave Queen Esther the estate of Haman,#N#( A)#N#the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came into the presence of the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 The king took off his signet ring,#N#( B)#N#which he had reclaimed from Haman, and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed him over Haman’s estate.#N#( C)
Who imposed tribute throughout the empire, to its distant shores?
10 King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the empire, to its distant shores.#N#( BR)#N#2 And all his acts of power and might, together with a full account of the greatness of Mordecai,#N#( BS)#N#whom the king had promoted,#N#( BT)#N#are they not written in the book of the annals#N#( BU)#N#of the kings of Media and Persia? 3 Mordecai the Jew was second#N#( BV)#N#in rank#N#( BW)#N#to King Xerxes,#N#( BX)#N#preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews.#N#( BY)
What did Mordecai wear?
15 When Mordecai#N#( S)#N#left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold#N#( T)#N#and a purple robe of fine linen.#N#( U)#N#And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.#N#( V)#N#16 For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy,#N#( W)#N#gladness and honor.#N#( X)#N#17 In every province and in every city to which the edict of the king came, there was joy#N#( Y)#N#and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many people of other nationalities became Jews because fear#N#( Z)#N#of the Jews had seized them.#N#( AA)
What did Mordecai write to the Jews?
20 Mordecai recorded these events, and he sent letters to all the Jews throughout the provinces of King Xerxes, near and far, 21 to have them celebrate annually the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar 22 as the time when the Jews got relief#N#( BB)#N#from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration.#N#( BC)#N#He wrote them to observe the days as days of feasting and joy and giving presents of food#N#( BD)#N#to one another and gifts to the poor.#N#( BE)
What is the lesson about the tables being turned in the Bible?
Bible Lesson: The Tables are Turned (Esther 8-10) This lesson concludes the study of Esther for older elementary students. The Book of Esther is an opportunity for believers to see how God (even though His name isn’t mentioned) is Sovereign in the affairs of this world. He protects His people and turns the tables against those who wish to harm them.
Why is the table of destiny turned?
(Romans 3:23; 1 Corinthians 15:22; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:1-5) The tables of this destiny can be turned because of what Jesus has completed for all people by dying on the cross.
What was the mourning among the Jews?
There was great mourning among the Jews with fasting, weeping and wailing at the news of the plan to destroy all the Jews. (Esther 4:1-3)/How were the tables were turned in favor of the Jews? The Jews were filled with great joy and celebrated.
Why was Esther hanged on the gallows?
Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther and Mordecai the Jew, “Indeed, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and they have hanged him on the gallows because he tried to lay his hand on the Jews. You yourselves write a decree concerning the Jews, as you please, in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s signet ring;
Who gave Esther the house of Haman?
On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai; and Esther appointed Mordecai over the house of Haman.
What color was Mordecai's crown?
So Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, with a great crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
What was the plot of Esther and Mordecai?
His plot was to raise an estate for himself; and all his estate, being confiscated for treason, is given to Esther and Mordecai ( v. 1, v. 2 ). II. His plot was to ruin the Jews; and as to that, 1. Esther earnestly intercedes for the reversing of the edict against them ( v. 3-6 ). It is in effect done by another edict, here published, ...
When the church of God lay at stake, it was time to be earnest?
It was time to be earnest when the church of God lay at stake. Let none be so great as to be unwilling to stoop, none so merry as to be unwilling to weep, when thereby they may do any service to God’s church and people. Esther, though safe herself, fell down, and begged with tears for the deliverance of her people. 2.
The Jews Destroy Their Tormentors
9 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in that the Jews themselves overpowered those who hated them.
The Feast of Purim
18 But the Jews who were at [ i]Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day, as well as on the fourteenth; and on the fifteenth of [ j]the month they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.
The King’s Edict in Behalf of The Jews
- 8 That same day King Xerxes gave Queen Esther the estate of Haman,(A) the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came into the presence of the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 The king took off his signet ring,(B) which he had reclaimed from Haman, and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed him over Haman’s estate.(C) 3 Esthe...
The Triumph of The Jews
- 15 When Mordecai(S) left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold(T) and a purple robe of fine linen.(U) And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.(V) 16 For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy,(W) gladness and honor.(X) 17 In every province and in every city to which the edict of the king came, there was joy(Y) and gl…
Purim Established
- 20 Mordecai recorded these events, and he sent letters to all the Jews throughout the provinces of King Xerxes, near and far, 21 to have them celebrate annually the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar 22 as the time when the Jews got relief(BB) from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration.(BC) H…
The Greatness of Mordecai
- 10 King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the empire, to its distant shores.(BR) 2 And all his acts of power and might, together with a full account of the greatness of Mordecai,(BS) whom the king had promoted,(BT) are they not written in the book of the annals(BU) of the kings of Media and Persia? 3 Mordecai the Jew was second(BV) in rank(BW) to King Xerxes,(BX) preeminent amon…