Esther 10

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 10 Taxes are raised to cover the excessive spending that had taken place under the past administration and to keep a balanced budget.  The greatness of Mordecai is recorded in the history of the kingdom. We are also told that he was 2nd in command […]

Esther 09

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 9 All of the Amalekites dwelling in the Persian Empire thought they were strong enough to take on the Jews. The entire group met with utter failure.  Their properties and other belongings became the property of the state. Provincial governments because of the Kings signature […]

Esther 08

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 8 Riches and honor was bestowed on Esther and this sinner’s wealth was laid up for Esther the queen.  And Mordecai gets a promotion and a pay raise and this courageous queen’s name becomes immortal and thousands of years later she is remembered for her […]

Esther 07

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 7 A second dinner party was planned and Esther invited the king and his henchman.  While sipping wine and eating dainties the king is still curious about Esther’s request so, again he brooches the question and she was primed and geared up. Esther rolls out […]

Esther 06

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 6 The king has a case of insomnia so he wants his chamberlain to read to him the court house records.  During the reading it was discovered that one of the gate keepers had prevented his assassination. Upon further inquiry he learns that no reward […]

Esther 05

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 5 Esther  has psyched herself up dressed herself in a costume befitting the presence of a king a little spray of perfume and nervous as a caged lion as she walks toward the throne room the king can see her coming from a distance.  He […]

Esther 04

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 4 In this chapter we will see Mordecai put on the burlap and calls for demonstrations in the streets.  Soon Esther learns that her uncle is one of the demonstrators and she sends a servant to inquire what this was all about.  When she learns […]

Esther 03

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 3 Haman is promoted to 2nd in command and power goes to his head.  He struts like a banty roster and shows his authority like a lighted billboard.  He remembers that the Jews were ordered to destroy the Amalekites and now he plans their destruction. […]

Esther 02

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 2 This chapter covers a period of four years since the king has divorced his queen wife Vashti.  A young Jewish girl from Benjamin’s tribe who had been carried off into captivity lines up in a beauty pageant and since she is a total knock-out […]

Esther 01

Facebook Google+ Twitter LinkedIn Email Print INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER CHAPTER 1  The party had been going on for 180 days.  The tents had been erected supported by gold and silver pillars, fancy curtains made of linen and dyed purple, thousands were being served out of cups made of gold, the pavement was of precious stones, […]