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Jun 11, 2020 · Esther 3:1-15. Mordecai is a Benjamite and a descendent of a man named Kish ( Esther 2:5 ), which 1 Samuel 14:51 tells us is King Saul’s father. Haman is described as an Agagite, which would be descendants of Agag the Amalakite. God told Saul to exterminate the Amalakites, but he disobeyed (see 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 7-9, 32-33 ).
2. ( Esther 1:12) Queen Vashti refuses to appear before the drunken guests of the feast. But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. a. But Queen Vashti refused to come: Though Vashti was by no means a follower of the true God, she had enough ...
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The Book of Esther in one sense is the most remarkable in the Bible, and that is because the name of God is not mentioned in this book at all. There is not even a divine title or pronoun that refers to God. Yet the heathen king is mentioned 192 times. Prayer is not mentioned—it wouldn’t be, since God is omitted.
Bible Study Questions about Esther. To study the story of Esther in the Bible, you can focus on several key passages that highlight her journey, challenges, and faith. Here is an outline of what happens in the book of Esther. Esther Becomes Queen: Esther 2:1-17: The story of how Esther is chosen to be queen after Queen Vashti is deposed.
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Esther. God masterfully orchestrates and weaves together every detail of our lives in jaw-dropping ways. Nothing and no one can thwart His plan! In this six-week study, explore the subject of God's providence, walking verse by verse through the book of Esther. With Scripture memory, daily study, and group discussion questions, this resource is ...
The king’s question. 1. ( Esther 6:1-3) A sleepless night. That night the king could not sleep. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. And it was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, the doorkeepers who had sought to lay ...
1. ( Esther 3:1) Haman’s promotion. 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. King Ahasuerus promoted Haman: Haman was an ungodly man, but God had a purpose in allowing him to be promoted. b.
