Two things are recorded in this chapter, which were working towards the deliverance. Esther 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Esther bible study chapter 2 the preperation for the king. Esther 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7000 pages of material. The book of esther begins with the queen of king ahasuerusvashtisnubbing the kings request to meet with her. Historically, there may have been a military campaign that went somewhat unsuccessful, and upon his return he enters a time of reflection, after his anger had subsided, and remembered his former queen. An exposition, with practical observations, of the book of esther chapter 1. Esther free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Esther 1 2 resources multiple sermons and commentaries. Esther 1 niv queen vashti deposed this is what bible. Scripture 7 so the king and haman went to queen esther s banquet, 2 and as they were drinking wine on the second day, the king again asked, queen esther, what is your petition. Verse 1 in chapter 2, we learned that mordecai saved the kings life. Scripture that same day king xerxes gave queen esther the estate of read more the book of esther bible study. The counsellors advise that a selection of virgins should be made throughout the empire, out of whom the king should choose one to be queen in place of vashti, esther 2.
We might even think that he does not care about us. The manner in which these young women were introduced to the king, and how those were disposed of who were not called again to the kings bed, esther 2. First, lets take a look at the after these things phrase at the beginning of this verse. Esther pleases the king, and is set above all the women. Unto god that performeth all things for me, he shall send from heaven, and save me. See what need there was of the gospel of christ to purify men from the lusts of the flesh. Esther 2 commentary old testament matthew henry st. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of esther taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Chapter one chapter two chapter three chapter four chapter five chapter six chapter seven s. Esther with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Devotional commentary on the book of esther chapter by chapter recommended. When the virgins were gathered together the second time they in all probability were gathered together first in the provinces, and afterward in susa, before they were taken into the house of the kings chamberlain. Pierce suggests that god is not mentioned to highlight the secular nature of the people of god in the ancient diaspora, distanced from. Account of mordecai and his cousin esther, esther 2. The book of esther does not mention the name of god. But, according to the law, which made the word of a persian king irrevocable, she could not be restored. This is why many presume that the book was written in the second half of the fifth century bc.
Now he needs to pick a new queen and eventually manages to select esther a comely, young secretly jewish woman who is a part of his harem. Esther 2 there are a few years between the time of ahasuerus extravagant banquet esther 1. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of esther in easy. The events mentioned in esther therefore happened between ezra chapter 6 and chapter 7. Several things in this chapter itself are very instructive and of great use. David guzik commentary on esther 2 describes how esther is chosen as the new. Most likely, esther doesnt have the name of god because it shows how god works behind the scenes. Chapter one chapter two chapter three chapter four chapter five chapter six. God is always active in esther, even though it is behind the scenes.
His predecessor was king darius 522485 bc who is mentioned in ezra 4. This morning we continue in our study of esther, with chapter two. Most likely, the book of esther doesnt have the name of god because it shows how god works behind the scenes. Now i hope and trust you have accepted the first and are prepared for the second. Esther bible study chapter 6 the sleepless king and the. This second study involves the preparation for the king. Mordecai, to whom esther was related, and according to whose advice she acted. Mordecai the son of jair and esther his uncles daughter esther 2. Study the bible online using commentary on esther 2 and more. The advancement of esther to be queen instead of vashti. Esther 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. But, according to the law, which made the word of a persian king irrevocable, she. The first study concerned the invitation of the king. There are ten banquets in the book of esther, and they are the settings for significant plot developments in the story.
Esther 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. After these things, when the wrath of king ahasuerus was appeasedon recovering from. Other sources ascribe the book of esther to ezra or nehemiah. Esther 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Esther questions and answers all chapters new king james. Esther 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Some say that the name of god was left out of the book of esther because of its. The intervening time had been spent in the expedition to greece. She is chosen among the young women, and is placed under the care of hegai, the kings chamberlain, to go through a years purification, esther 2.
Study esther 2 using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand. Naturally, being a rather unstable fellow, ahasuerus firesslashdivorces her. The good service that mordecai did to the king in discovering a plot against his life, esther 2. The writer now goes back to what happened before esther s marriage. Esther 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Esther chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on. This chapter takes us into the seraglio of xerxes, an ancient persian ruler. Book of esther bible study chapter 2 the preparation for the king 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. Esther 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st. Bible studies in the book of esther esther chapter 2. After these things, when the wrath of king ahasuerus was appeasedon recovering from the violent excitement of his revelry and rage, the king was pierced with poignant regret for the unmerited treatment he had given to his beautiful and dignified queen.
Esther is the last of the historical books of the bible, so its main character is named esther that is, venus, the morning star, which sheds its light after all the other stars have ceased to shine, and while the sun still delays rising. Then mordecai sat in the kings gate it was ordered by cyrus, as xenophon informs us. Esther 2 sermon explaining the book bible study guide. The writer of the book of esther probably wanted his readers to realise that god is always in control. In shushan the citadel there was a certain jew whose name was mordecai the son of jair, the son of shimei, the son of kish, a benjamite. A story of the providence of god in a pagan land page 4 introduction to the book the book of esther is the only book in the bible that does not mention the name of god. Two things are recorded in this chapter, which were working towards the deliverance of the jews from hamans conspiracy. He is the alpha and the omega, the beginning, and the end. Thus, the deeds of queen esther cast a ray of light forward into israels history from a dark time. Now he needed not to make any further trials, or take time to deliberate.
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