Esther 5 - Introduction
* Esther's application received. (1-8) Haman prepares to hang Mordecai. (9-14)... [ Continue Reading ]
* Esther's application received. (1-8) Haman prepares to hang Mordecai. (9-14)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-8 Esther having had power with God, and prevailing, like Jacob, had power with men too. He that will lose his life for God, shall save it, or find it in a better life. The king encouraged her. Let us from this be encouraged to pray always to our God, and not to faint. Esther came to a proud, imper... [ Continue Reading ]
9-14 This account of Haman is a comment upon Proverbs 21:24. Self-admirers and self-flatterers are really self-deceivers. Haman, the higher he is lifted up, the more impatient he is of contempt, and the more enraged at it. The affront from Mordecai spoiled all. A slight affront, which a humble man... [ Continue Reading ]