Co commentary on the book of esther chapter 3

Esther 3 a very black and mournful scene here opens, and which threatens the ruin of all the people of god. 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. We too are sometimes placed in circumstances where we are tempted to take part in what may be called constructive idolatry. The book of esther, chapter 3, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Studying the book of esther, chapters no greater joy. Esther 3, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Over 100 years earlier, nebuchadnezzar the king of babylon had attacked jerusalem. 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 describes the jewish heroine esther, who saved the jewish people in persia from annihilation during the reign of king xerxes i ahasuerus of persia, who ruled from 486 to 465 bc. Bible studies in the book of esther esther chapter 3.

The book of esther begins with the queen of king ahasuerusvashtisnubbing the kings request to meet with her. After these things, when the wrath of king ahasuerus subsided, he remembered vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 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. Big shot 1 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. He was a jew residing in the city of susa, a prominent man who served at the. He, upon a malicious suggestion, obtains an order from the king to have the all massacred upon a certain day, esther 3. 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. Esther chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. We can only imagine the thrills and challenges of adjusting to her royal station. Esther 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. 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. The advancement of esther to the position of queen verses 121 a. Commentary on the book of esther by matthew henry old.

Haman, for his sake, vows to be revenged upon all the jews, esther 3. The religion of a jew forbade him to give honours to any mortal man which savoured of. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. Further artificialities are clear in the way characters are paired e. The book of esther described part of the jewish diaspora that stayed behind in persia and did not return to jerusalem during the restoration. Thou knowest, lord, that it was neither in contempt nor pride, nor for any desire of glory, that i did not bow down to proud haman, for i could have been content with good will, for the salvation of israel, to kiss the soles of his feet. Esther with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Other sources ascribe the book of esther to ezra or nehemiah.

Esther 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Esther 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Esther 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Next chapter of esther the book of esther, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of esther, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. 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. Esther 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. And the king said again unto esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, what is thy petition, queen esther. Naturally, being a rather unstable fellow, ahasuerus firesslashdivorces her. Hamans plot to destroy the jews 3 after these events, king xerxes honored haman son of hammedatha, the agagite, elevating him and giving. After these things did king ahasuerus promote haman. 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.

And this book indicates that the jewish population prospered. 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. And king ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea. Now he needs to pick a new queen and eventually manages to select esthera comely, young secretly jewish woman who is a. Esther 3 after these things king ahasuerus promoted. This order is dispersed through the kingdom, esther 3. View esther 3 in the note window aman seeks to destroy the jews. The book of esther is a story, and these brief passages from chapters 7. For all appearances, esther embraced her privileged life with grace. Haman, advanced by the king, and despised by mordecai, seeks revenge on all the jews. The book of esther chapter 3 haman plans to kill the jews. Read esther 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An exposition, with practical observations, of the book of esther chapter 1.

Verses 14 so the king and haman came to banquet with esther the queen. Commentary on esther 3 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Therefore they told haman about it to see whether mordecais behavior would be tolerated, for he had told them he was a jew. Bible study from the book of esther looking at haman, the enemy of the jews, and how he is as a picture of the flesh. Since cyrus conquered babylon 17 years before, there had been a quick succession of three additional emperors. Esther 3, new international version niv the bible app. Go, gather all the jews who are present in shushan, and fast for me. Summary of the events three persian parties, one deposed queen, one persian beauty.

The intervening time had been spent in the expedition to greece. In other words, esther acts reluctantly, and in large measure, in selfinterest. Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of media and persia. The jewish historian josephus names mordecai as author of the book. 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. The gathering together of a harem for king ahasuerus. A very black and mournful scene here opens, and which threatens the ruin of all the people of god. Commentary for esther 3 haman seeks to destroy the jews. Mordecai refuses to give him the honour he demands, esther 3.

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. Esther 9 1 on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of adar, the edict commanded by the king was to be carried out. Esther 3 new international version niv dramatized audio. Were there not some such dark nights, the light of the morning would not be so welcome. Were there not some such dark nights, the light of. 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. Esther 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. After these things did king ahasuerus promote haman set his seat above all the princesthat is, raised him to the rank of vizier, or prime confidential minister, whose preeminence in office and power appeared in the elevated state chair appropriated to that supreme functionary. Inductive womens bible study lesson 3 four years have passed since esther became queen. Esther 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st.