Esther 2:1-23

Contents: Esther made queen.

Characters: Ahasuerus, Mordecai, Esther, Hegai, Bigthan, Teresh, Shaashgaz.

Conclusion: God sometimes raises up the poor out of the dust to set them among princes. Those who make sure of God's favour usually find favor with man, at least so far as it is good for them.

Key Word: Chosen, Esther 2:17.

Striking Facts: Esther 2:3. To what absurd practices do those come who are destitute of the Word of God and given up to their vile affections. It is the Gospel of Christ alone that can purify men from such lusts of the flesh.