After these things did king ahasuerus promote haman. This book is placed between chapters 6 and 7 of ezra. Read esther 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Esther 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Commentary on the book of esther by matthew henry old. We might even think that he does not care about us. Mordecai refuses to give him the honour he demands, esther 3. 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. We can only imagine the thrills and challenges of adjusting. Were there not some such dark nights, the light of the morning would not be so welcome. After these things, when the wrath of king ahasuerus subsided, he remembered vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. Book of esther overview insight for living ministries. Dec 10, 2017 the book of esther, chapter 3, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible.
According to many the subject of the origin of the feast of purim lots, is the main theme of the book. As with most of the ot writings the author of the book of esther esther meaning star is not mentioned. The 127 provinces include probably subsatrapies and other smaller. Esther chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. 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. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. Esther 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The intervening time had been spent in the expedition to greece.
Ahasuerusit is now generally agreed among learned men that the ahasuerus mentioned in this episode is the xerxes who figures in grecian history. 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 book of esther, chapter 3, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Esther 3, new international version niv the bible app. The jewish historian josephus names mordecai as author of the book. Now he needs to pick a new queen and eventually manages to select esthera comely, young secretly jewish woman who is a. Watch our overview video on the book of esther, which breaks down the. Mordecai refuses to give him the honour he demands. 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.
The advancement of esther to the position of queen verses 121 a. Esther with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The unknown author of the book of esther was most likely a jew very familiar with the royal. Haman, for his sake, vows to be revenged upon all the jews, esther 3. The book of esther, chapter 7, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Sample subtitle, including author or book of origin. Esther 3, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. It has subdivisions of esthers banquet for the king, esthers request for her life and the. Commentaries for esther chapter 3 haman seeks to destroy the jews. If esther fails to act, and both she and mordecai perish, then her family will be wiped out. In the hebrew bible, the book of esther is found in the third section of the canon, the writings. It is the last of the five scrolls ruth, song of songs, ecclesiastes, lamentations, and esther, and is read at the feast of purim.
How odd that you skipped the highlight when after 3 days of fasting. A very black and mournful scene here opens, and which threatens the ruin of all the people of god. In addition to the above i cannot help subjoining the following particulars. In the book of esther, as much as in any other part of the word of god, and i.
The book of esther begins with the queen of king ahasuerusvashtisnubbing the kings request to meet with her. Dec 11, 2017 the book of esther, chapter 7, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. He was a jew residing in the city of susa, a prominent man who served at the. 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. Naturally, being a rather unstable fellow, ahasuerus firesslashdivorces her. 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. Intertextual ripples of the book of esther vu research portal. Esther 3 after these things king ahasuerus promoted haman. This order is dispersed through the kingdom, esther 3.
Were there not some such dark nights, the light of. Esther chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. Esther 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. When mordecai learned all that had happened, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city. 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. Summary of the use of the book of esther in different communities and texts. Esther 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
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. 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. Though there was ample time, since the remotest part of the empire could be reached in a month. Several things in this chapter itself are very instructive and of great use. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on esther 3 and more. 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. The writer of the book of esther has an eye for the literary effect of contrasts. Esther 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. It is a deeply profound and moving narrative of historical events that displayed the providence of god. Summary of the events three persian parties, one deposed queen. 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.
The gathering together of a harem for king ahasuerus. Many battles have been lost because the potential of ones enemy was overlooked. Esther 3 a very black and mournful scene here opens, and which threatens the ruin of all the people of god. You can find the best commentary on esther for you using the tools on the right side. Providence recommends mordecai to the kings favour.
Esther 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of esther does not mention the name of god. He, upon a malicious suggestion, obtains an order from the king to have the all massacred upon a certain day, esther 3. Esther 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Artaxerxes longimanus, to whom the characters of ahasuerus represented in this book do not disagree. Gods name is not mentioned in this book but the pages are full of god who hides himself behind every word. The writer of the book of esther probably wanted his readers to realise that god is always in control. Esther 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.