Casual commentary on the book of esther chapter 3

Esther 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The gathering together of a harem for king ahasuerus. Studying the book of esther, chapters no greater joy. Those who trust in the lord shall never be put to shame. Esther bible study chapter 1 the invitation of the king. The writer of the book of esther probably wanted his readers to realise that god is always in control. Esther 3 after these things king ahasuerus promoted. Well, i can now tell you that i have found you the particularly nasty villain you have been.

Study guide for james 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. Consider showing students the video for such a time as this. If esther fails to act, and both she and mordecai perish, then her family will be wiped out.

As with most of the ot writings the author of the book of esther esther meaning star is not mentioned. Esther 8 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. When i wrote my study on the book of ruth 1, i started by saying that it was a fantastic book that had it all well, apart from a nasty villain, but we cant ask for everything. Commentary on the book of esther by matthew henry old. 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. The author of the book of esther is unknown, though some attribute the work to mordecai. There is no mention of prayer nor dependence upon god in this book. 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. 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. In chapter 2, he acted on the advice of his valets. The events of the book of esther occurred between 483 and 473 bc. 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. 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.

He raised him in rank, granting him precedence over all his colleagues, the other officersofstate, 2 and all the royal officials employed. 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. Megillah with indepth commentaryside by side version. The book of esther, according to the original text, and original chapter and verse system, explained in modern terms. And this book indicates that the jewish population prospered. He, upon a malicious suggestion, obtains an order from the king to have the all massacred upon a certain day, esther 3. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Xerxes had a reputation of having many affairs outside of his large harem. This order is dispersed through the kingdom, esther 3. Now he needs to pick a new queen and eventually manages to select esthera comely, young secretly jewish woman who is a.

Summary of the events three persian parties, one deposed queen, one. The book of esther does not mention the name of god. Modeicaiahs case is something that every christian who wish to attain greatness must emulate. This commentary shows how esther is perfect guidance for us when we find ourselves in a situation where right and wrong are not so. Then haman said to king ahasuerus, there is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom. Thus, the deeds of queen esther cast a ray of light forward into israels history from a dark time. 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. The book of esther, chapter 3, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. In chapter 1, the king heeded the wise counsel of his noble princes. Esther the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The intervening time had been spent in the expedition to greece.

And esther said, the adversary and enemy is this wicked haman. Esther 3 a very black and mournful scene here opens, and which threatens the ruin of all the people of god. After these things did king ahasuerus promote haman. But the superstition of the heathen is mentioned, and lucky days, and well be introduced into a pagan, heathen court of a great world monarch who ruled over the thenknown world. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Though he revealed a conspiracy,he was not borthered about his promotion. 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. Esther 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st. Esther 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Thou knowest, lord, that it was neither in contempt. 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. It is one of the five books called megilloth rolls and is placed beside the. For you have shown more kindness at the end than at the beginning, in that you did not go after young men, whether poor or rich. Esther chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary matthew.

Now in chapter 3, he acts on the sole counsel of haman. Esther chapter 2 1611 kjv king james version 1 after these things, when the wrath of king ahasuerus was appeased, hee remembred uasthi, and what shee had done, and what was decreed against her 2 then saide the kings seruants, that ministred vnto him, let there bee faire yong virgins sought for the king 3 and let the king appoint officers in all the prouinces of his. Bible editors added to give the book of esther additional spiritual meaning. The book of esther is never quoted in the new testament. Dec 10, 2017 the book of esther, chapter 3, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Esther 3, new international version niv the bible app. Bible studies in the book of esther esther chapter 1. A series of fatal failures brought matters to the low point of chapter 3 of esther. The advancement of esther to the position of queen verses 121 a. Esther 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Esther chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. David guzik commentary on esther 7, where esther requests of the king to spare her life as a jew, and haman gets executed.

Public calamities, that oppress the church of god, should affect our hearts more than any private affliction, and it is peculiarly distressing to occasion sufferings to. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. The house with all his goods and estate, which being justly forfeited to the king, he no less justly bestows it upon the queen, to compensate the danger to which haman had exposed her came was by the queens desire admitted into the kings presence, and family, and, as it seems, made one of the seven princes had told how nearly he was related to her. Naturally, being a rather unstable fellow, ahasuerus firesslashdivorces her. Esther 3 after these things king ahasuerus promoted haman. After these things king ahasuerus promoted haman, the son of hammedatha the agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him a. Then he said, blessed are you of the lord, my daughter. Nasb, nkjv, tev, njb harem nkjv into the womens quarters. Background in chapter three we are introduced to haman, a man whose hatred and abusive use of power throws the empire into confusion and brings the jewish people to the brink of disaster.

Esther becomes queen of persia, and haman plots to destroy the jews. Were there not some such dark nights, the light of. Esther is never quoted in the new testament, nor is there even a casual reference to it. 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 book of esther begins with the queen of king ahasuerusvashtisnubbing the kings request to meet with her. A very black and mournful scene here opens, and which threatens the ruin of all the people of god. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Esther bible study part 1 the story of esther is one of the most exciting and inspiring in all the word of god. Esther 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. To this day, when the feast of purim is celebrated and the. After these things did king ahasuerus promote haman the son of hammedatha the agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him. We might even think that he does not care about us. Esther with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Were there not some such dark nights, the light of the morning would not be so welcome. Esther 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. This seems to fit precisely the dating of the book of esther. 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.

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. The original text of the megillah book of esther with a running commentary culled from the talmud and midrash, the great torah commentators and the chassidic masters. Commentaries for esther chapter 3 haman seeks to destroy the jews. Mordecai refuses to give him the honour he demands, esther 3. The jewish historian josephus names mordecai as author of the book. Esther 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It is known from history herodotus that, after xerxes defeat by the greeks in his seventh year, he spent much more time with his harem. Haman, for his sake, vows to be revenged upon all the jews, esther 3. Study the bible online using commentary on esther 3 and more. Esther a persian word meaning star is the more familiar name of a jewish girl named hadassah which is hebrew for myrtle.

Other sources ascribe the book of esther to ezra or nehemiah. Read esther 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Invite several students to take turns reading aloud from esther 3. Study guide for ruth 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. According to many the subject of the origin of the feast of purim lots, is the main theme of the book.