3 And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Javan Smith. The story of Esther happened after Cyrus, the first Persian King, called for all deported Jews to return to Jerusalem to build the House of God (538 B.C., Ezra 1:2). Perhaps this is why the biblical text actually gives no clear reason for the king’s love for Esther. The story is … 2 When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. Esther agreed and fasted and went in to see the king. 2 When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, he was pleased. Both of these men teach the importance of learning to control your anger. Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him. A. Esther is one of only two books of the Bible named after a woman. Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him. Esther’s Request to the King. The massacre had been plotted by the king's chief minister, Haman, and the date decided by casting lots. Who knows the secrets of the human heart? Esther 6:6 Context. Her selfless courage and willingness to obey God saved her people from annihilation. Esther, properly called Hadassah, was an exemplary woman in the Bible. All we have is the notice that “the king loved Esther more than all the other women” . Verified Purchase. The King held out the golden sceptre to Esther, and Esther rose and stood before the King. In the Book of Esther, why is King Ahasuerus so in love with Esther? 2 As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. King Ahasuerus’ anger resulted in the deposition of Vashti, the queen. Esther Speaks to the King. Esther, the beautiful Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus and her cousin Mordecai persuade the king to retract an order for the general annihilation of Jews throughout the empire. On the second day of the banquet, Queen Esther revealed to the king what had happened, and Haman was hanged on the pole he designed for Mordecai. 5.0 out of 5 stars ESTHER AND THE KING is a very enjoyable film starring Joan Collins and Richard Egan !!! Through Esther’s resolve to trust in God, she influenced the king and saved her people. 8 4 And the king said, Who is in the court? Most of the Jews preferred the comfortable life of the Persian Empire to an arduous life rebuilding their devastated homeland. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the doorway. Excellent film about Queen Esther who saved her people and the beautiful love between her and the King from the Old Testament!! The king honored her presence, and she requested a two-day banquet with the king and Prime Minister Haman. Esther Goes Before the King 1 On the third day, Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. Esther: Using the King's Name and Authority. Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018. There were two angry men in the book of Esther: Haman and King Ahasuerus. 5 On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner courtyard of the king’s palace, facing the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. Haman’s anger blazed until the only thing that could have quenched it was the destruction of an entire nationality. 5 On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. Hath been done to Mordecai for this of these men teach the of! 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