Esther 4:1-9
THE MOURNING OF THE JEWS... [ Continue Reading ]
THE MOURNING OF THE JEWS... [ Continue Reading ]
When Mordecai perceived, found out about, ALL THAT WAS DONE, MORDECAI RENT HIS CLOTHES, in token of his deep grief, AND PUT ON SACKCLOTH, a garment of haircloth next to his skin, WITH ASHES, which he strewed over his head and clothing, AND WENT OUT INTO THE MIDST OF THE CITY, openly in the streets,... [ Continue Reading ]
and came even before the king's gate, to the open place before the royal palace; FOR NONE MIGHT ENTER INTO THE KING'S GATE CLOTHED WITH SACKCLOTH, while bearing the dress and the disfigurements of mourning.... [ Continue Reading ]
And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing, for according to the decree of the king there seemed to be no escape from the threatened doom; AND MANY LAY IN SACKCLOTH AND ASHES, for the... [ Continue Reading ]
So Esther's maids and her chamberlains, the eunuchs in charge of the royal harem, CAME AND TOLD IT HER, they brought her the news, Mordecai's behavior, with which he had purposely drawn attention to himself, probably suggesting to them that he desired them to do so. THEN WAS THE QUEEN EXCEEDINGLY GR... [ Continue Reading ]
Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, a eunuch set apart for her service alone, AND GAVE HIM A COMMANDMENT TO MORDECAI TO KNOW WHAT IT WAS AND WHY IT WAS, she wanted detailed information explaining his strange behavior.... [ Continue Reading ]
So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city which was before the king's gate.... [ Continue Reading ]
And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, the entire plan of Haman with its motive, AND OF THE SUM OF THE MONEY THAT HAMAN HAD PROMISED TO PAY TO THE KING'S TREASURIES FOR THE JEWS TO DESTROY THEM, emphasizing this despicable sordidness in order to arouse the indignation of Esther all... [ Continue Reading ]
Also, he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, as it was posted in the city, to show IT UNTO ESTHER AND TO DECLARE IT UNTO HER, give her an explanation of its import and significance, AND TO CHARGE HER THAT SHE SHOULD GO IN UNTO THE KING, TO MAKE S... [ Continue Reading ]
And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai. It is in times of great distress and anxiety that the believers turn to the Lord with sighing and entreaty, begging Him for deliverance from all their enemies. And the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much.... [ Continue Reading ]
Again Esther spake unto Hatach and gave him commandment unto Mordecai,... [ Continue Reading ]
Esther Agrees to Mordeai's Plan... [ Continue Reading ]
All the king's servants and the people of the king's provinces do know that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, that part of the courtyard adjoining the king's apartments and the throne-room, WHO IS NOT CALLED, THERE IS ONE LAW OF HIS TO PUT HIM TO DEATH,... [ Continue Reading ]
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.... [ Continue Reading ]
Then Mordecal, bound to remove Esther's hesitation, since it would absolutely hinder the success of his plan, COMMANDED TO ANSWER ESTHER, THINK NOT WITH THYSELF THAT THOU SHALT ESCAPE IN THE KING'S HOUSE, merely by virtue of her position in the king's palace, as queen of the empire, MORE THAN ALL TH... [ Continue Reading ]
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, not making an attempt to intercede in behalf of the people of her race, THEN SHALL THERE ENLARGEMENT AND DELIVERANCE ARISE TO THE JEWS FROM ANOTHER PLACE, for Mordecai confidently believed that the Lord would provide a way to deliver the Jews fr... [ Continue Reading ]
Then Esther, overcome by this appeal, BADE THEM RETURN MORDECAI THIS ANSWER,... [ Continue Reading ]
Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day, a very severe fast, accompanied with urgent prayer to God to give success to the plan suggested by Mordecai. I ALSO AND MY MAIDENS, her servants-in-waiting, who may ha... [ Continue Reading ]
So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him. Note: It is altogether permissible for any person who enjoys the favor of the mighty ones of this world to make use of this factor in counteracting the evil plans of the enemies of the Church. Also: Every important mat... [ Continue Reading ]