The book of Esther is found in the K'tuvim Writings section of the Tanach. You can read about Esther in the book of Esther in the Bible.
It is my favorite book. Only in the book after her name - the Book of Esther. It may be found following the Book of Esther and immediately before the Book of Psalms. Esther is from the book of Esther in the Bible. If you have the NIV it's probably starts on p. The Book of Nehemiah comes before the Book of Esther. No, the book of Esther is found in the old testament between the book of Nehemiah and the book of job. Ruth is the first then Esther they are the only two books in the bible named after women they are both found in the old testament.
Its Esther. Esther, Job, Psalms In the old testament book of Esther. The book of Esther. Mordechai is mention in the Book of Esther. Mordechai was the uncle of Hadassah Esther.
The book of Esther is one of only two books in the Bible named after women, the other book is Ruth. Also the book of Esther does not mention God directly. Esther and Ruth.
Ruth and Esther. There is no chapter in the book of Esther. The Book of Esther. Log in. The Bible. The first two Acrostics are a pair, having the name formed by the Initial letters of the four words. The last two are a pair, having the name formed by the Final letters of the four words. The first and third Acrostics are a pair, having the name spelled backward. The second and fourth are a pair, having the name spelled forward.
They thus form an alternation :. The first and third in which the name is formed backward are a pair, being spoken by Gentiles. The second and fourth in which the name is spelled forward are a pair, being spoken by Israelites. They thus form an Alternation :—. The first and second form a pair, being connected with Queens and Banquets. The third and fourth are a pair, being connected with Haman. The first and fourth are a pair, being spoken concerning the Queen Vashti and Haman respectively.
The second and third are a pair, being spoken by the Queen Esther and Haman respectively. They thus form an Introversion:—. It is remarkable also that, in the two cases where the name is formed by the initial letters, the facts recorded are initial also , and are spoken of an event in which Jehovah's overruling was initiated; while in the two cases where the name is formed by the final letters, the events are final also , and lead rapidly up to the end toward which Jehovah was working.
Thus in the two cases where the name is spelled backward , 1 Jehovah is seen overruling the counsels of Gentiles for the accomplishment of His own; and where the name is spelled forward , 1 He is ruling directly in the interests of His own People unknown to themselves. The whole clause reads as follows; the words forming the Acrostic being put in italic type:— "And when the king's decree which he shall make, shall be published throughout all his empire, for it is great, all the wives shall give to their husbands honor, both to great and small.
Hence the third Acrostic is formed with the final letters, for the end was approaching; and the name is spelled backward , for Jehovah was overruling Haman's gladness, and turning back Haman's counsel.
But it is spelled forward like the first, for Jehovah was ruling and bringing about the end He had determined. Haman saw there was cause for fear. A fourth is there—Jehovah Himself!
And when Esther pleads for her life 7: 3 , the king asks "Who is he and where is he? Esther replies: "The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Haman, filled with fear, rises, "to make request for his life to Esther the queen, for he saw that evil was determined against him by the king. Hence the name is spelled by the final letters: 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 k Y kal e tha H elay V hara ' a H 1 4 2 3 that evil was-determined against-him Translated, as before, the Acrostic appears in English thus: "For he saw that there was evi L t O fea R determine D against him by the king.
The Acrostic is formed by the final letters, and the name is spelled backward. The king asks " Who is he , and where is he , that durst presume in his heart to do so? Commentaries for Esther 2. Esther 3. But Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor. And the lot fell on the twelfth month, the month of Adar.
These were written in the name of King Xerxes himself and sealed with his own ring. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was bewildered. Commentaries for Esther 3. Esther 4. Many lay in sackcloth and ashes. She sent clothes for him to put on instead of his sackcloth, but he would not accept them. But thirty days have passed since I was called to go to the king. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?
Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish. Commentaries for Esther 4. Esther 5. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you. It will be given you. And what is your request?
Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted. Calling together his friends and Zeresh, his wife, 11 Haman boasted to them about his vast wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored him and how he had elevated him above the other nobles and officials. And she has invited me along with the king tomorrow. Then go with the king to the banquet and enjoy yourself. Commentaries for Esther 5. Esther 6. Do not neglect anything you have recommended. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief, 13 and told Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him.
Commentaries for Esther 6. Esther 7. And spare my people—this is my request. If we had merely been sold as male and female slaves, I would have kept quiet, because no such distress would justify disturbing the king.
Where is he—the man who has dared to do such a thing? This vile Haman! But Haman, realizing that the king had already decided his fate, stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life.
He had it set up for Mordecai, who spoke up to help the king. Commentaries for Esther 7.
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