Esther 3 after these things king ahasuerus promoted haman. Although we are told nothing about those first years, we can be certain they were filled with wonder for this young woman swept into palace life. Esther chap 3 series contributed by jack martin on mar 1, 2004 message contributor. Further artificialities are clear in the way characters are paired e. He was the one who gave authorization to haman to carry out this plot esther 3. Verses 57 then spake the king ahasuerus and said unto esther the queen, who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so.
Warren wiersbe points out in his commentary on this book that haman was. Summary of the events three persian parties, one deposed queen. Esther 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Esther 1 introduces the reader to the main characters of the book of esther, and sets up the plot for this amazing story. The heroine of the storyesthersat on the throne as queen. Studying the book of esther, chapters no greater joy.
Tozer likened this truth to a great ship going from europe to new york city. They gave them drinks in golden vessels of various kinds, including royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king. Megillah with indepth commentaryside by side version. Esther 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. And this morning i made it through a whole chapter, and tonight well take a whole book. Esther 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Esther 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. A study of the book of esther chapter 3 study questions while esther has all the ingredients for a good story, what makes it even more fascinating is that it is a book of the bible, which means it is a book breathed by god inspired, recorded, and preserved for eternity. God always has a plan and a way of escape for his people. Were there not some such dark nights, the light of. Esther 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Esther chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. The jewish historian josephus names mordecai as author of the book. Esther bible study chapter 2 the preperation for the king. A very black and mournful scene here opens, and which threatens the ruin of all the people of god. Surveying the chapter with two of gods people strategically placed in influential positions within the palace walls, life for the jewish people appeared to be peaceful and secure. The book of esther, chapter 3, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible.
He, upon a malicious suggestion, obtains an order from the king to have the all massacred upon a certain day, esther 3. Esther with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The gathering together of a harem for king ahasuerus. We might even think that he does not care about us. Esther 3, new international version niv the bible app. The book of additions to esther modern english world english. Study the bible online using commentary on esther 3 and more. In 1934 annie became a missionary in china with oms. The religion of a jew forbade him to give honours to any mortal man which savoured of idolatry, especially to so wicked a man as haman. And yet, to any reader of the book who reads with understanding, god is the main character in the book. And esther said, the adversary and enemy is this wicked haman.
Listen to this description in the five megilloth, a jewish commentary published by the soncino press. The religion of a jew forbade him to give honours to any mortal man which savoured of. Commentaries for esther chapter 3 haman seeks to destroy the jews. The rest of the chapters of the book of esther include the decree against the. Hey served drinks in golden vessels, each vessel being different. Esther is the last of the historical books of the bible, so its main character is named esther that is, venus, the morning star, which sheds its light after all the other stars have ceased to shine, and while the sun still delays rising. During world war ii she spent 21 months in a japanese concentration camp as a prisoner. Then were the kings scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that haman had commanded unto the kings lieutenants, and to the governors that were over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language. And my nation is this israel, which cried to god, and were saved. Esther 34 new king james version nkjv hamans conspiracy against the jews.
Esther 3 after these things king ahasuerus promoted. In verse 3 of chapter 4, it says, in every province where the kings. Without some acquaintance with the human heart, and the history of mankind, we should not think that any prince could consent to a dreadful proposal, so hurtful to himself. Book of esther bible study chapter 3 haman the madman book of esther bible study chapter 4 if i perish, i perish book of esther bible study chapter 5 prayer and the power of the third day book of esther bible study chapter 6 the sleepless king and the providence of god book of esther bible study chapter 7 the downfall of haman the wicked. Now, look at your bible and look at esther chapter 1 and see the. Esther 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Esther 3, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. His prophets, the jews were exiled in three stages by nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon. Its part of a ten sermon series on the book of esther. To this day, when the feast of purim is celebrated and the book of esther is read, the very mention of hamans name elicits a strong. After these things, when the wrath of king ahasuerus subsided, he remembered vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. Read esther 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Esther is, among the generality of jews, the best known of all the books of the bible p. The author of the book of esther is unknown, though some attribute the work to mordecai.
So of the woman, as gods instrument, along with man, for his service in the family and in society. Esther 1 3 new international version niv queen vashti deposed. Five years after chapter 2, when esther was made queen. Thus the deeds of queen esther cast a ray of light forward into israels history from a dark time. Well, i am greatly challenged, on some occasions, in all honesty, as you well know, to get through one verse. Esther 34 for such a time as this faith ministries resources.
I heard a story where a group of literature critics gathered monthly to read, analyze and critique various works of literature poems, plays, short stories and novels. Esthers character was such that she played her part in a noble manner regardless of what was asked of her and without understanding the full scope of her part. Many battles have been lost because the potential of ones enemy was overlooked. Then the kings scribes were called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and a decree was written according to all that haman commanded, to the kings satraps, to the governors who were over each province, to the officials of all people, to every province according to its script, and to every people in their language. The writer of the book of esther probably wanted his readers to realise that god is always in control. Esther chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on. After these things did king ahasuerus promote haman. David guzik commentary on esther 7, where esther requests of the king to spare her life as a jew, and haman gets executed. Study guide for esther 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Esther 4 when mordecai learned all that had been done. The book of esther begins with the queen of king ahasuerusvashtisnubbing the kings request to meet with her. Dec 10, 2017 the book of esther, chapter 3, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Jan 16, 20 we are on esther chapter 5 of our bible study.
This order is dispersed through the kingdom, esther 3. Esther 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. If i have found favor in your eyes, o king, and if it please the king, let my life be granted me by my plea, and the life of my people. Thou knowest, lord, that it was neither in contempt. The book of esther does not mention the name of god. This is the sixth installment on a bible study series on the book of esther. Study esther 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. God uses frail vessels of clay like esther and mordecai to work out his purposes. Other sources ascribe the book of esther to ezra or nehemiah. As with most of the ot writings the author of the book of esther esther meaning star is not mentioned.
And the king said again unto esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, what is thy petition, queen esther. Therefore they told haman about it to see whether mordecais behavior would be tolerated, for he had told them he was a jew. Thus, the deeds of queen esther cast a ray of light forward into israels history from a dark time. Haman, for his sake, vows to be revenged upon all the jews, esther 3.
Verses 14 so the king and haman came to banquet with esther the queen. According to many the subject of the origin of the feast of purim lots, is the main theme of the book. Esther bible study chapter 5 she goes before the king. Now he needs to pick a new queen and eventually manages to select esthera comely, young secretly jewish woman who is a. Were there not some such dark nights, the light of the morning would not be so welcome. We can only imagine the thrills and challenges of adjusting. Book of esther bible study chapter 2 the preparation for the king book of esther bible study chapter 3 haman the madman book of esther bible study chapter 4 if i perish, i perish book of esther bible study chapter 5 prayer and the power of the third day book of esther bible study chapter 6 the sleepless king and the providence of god. Esther new international version niv queen vashti deposed. Naturally, being a rather unstable fellow, ahasuerus firesslashdivorces her. In other words, esther acts reluctantly, and in large measure, in selfinterest. Belshazzar, the last king of babylon used the gold and silver vessels from gods temple. Mordecai refuses to give him the honour he demands, esther 3. David guzik commentary on esther 3, where haman makes a proposal ahasuerus to destroy the israelites while the king still is unaware of esther being a jew. Stay with the lesson until you have a good understanding of it.