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21 And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:
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Matthew Henry's Esther Chapter 1 Bible commentary...
We find in this book, that even those Jews who were scattered in the province of the heathen, were taken care of, and were wonderfully preserved, when threatened with destruction. Though the name of God be not in this book, the finger of God is shown by minute events for the bringing about his people's deliverance. This history comes in between #Ezr 6; 7|.
The royal feast of Ahasuerus. (1-9) Vashti's refusal to appear, The king's decree. (10-22)
1-9 The pride of Ahasuerus's heart rising with the grandeur of his kingdom, he made an extravagant feast. This was vain glory. Better is a dinner of herbs with quietness, than this banquet of wine, with all the noise and tumult that must have attended it. But except grace prevails in the heart, self-exaltation and self-indulgence, in one form or another, will be the ruling principle. Yet none did compel; so that if any drank to excess, it was their own fault. This caution of a heathen prince, even when he would show his generosity, may shame many called Christians, who, under pretence of sending the health round, send sin round, and death with it. There is a woe to them that do so; let them read it, and tremble, #Hab 2:15,16|.
10-22 Ahasuerus's feast ended in heaviness, by his own folly. Seasons of peculiar festivity often end in vexation. Superiors should be careful not to command what may reasonably be disobeyed. But when wine is in, men's reason departs from them. He that had rule over 127 provinces, had no rule over his own spirit. But whether the passion or the policy of the king was served by this decree, God's providence made way for Esther to the crown, and defeated Haman's wicked project, even before it had entered into his heart, and he arrived at his power. Let us rejoice that the Lord reigns, and will overrule the madness or folly of mankind to promote his own glory, and the safety and happiness of his people.
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Edna Washington's Esther Chapter 1 comment on 5/02/2012, 7:58pm...
I believe that Esther was like David her heart was after God.
Boniface's Esther Chapter 1 comment on 4/27/2012, 4:56am...
Its always good to learn the times,The king never knew that,It was too late and Esther needed the kings ears,She had no other way to express her self only by refusing to attend the kings party. The great lesson here mostly for the married lot is that let keep communication on the highest level for us to get the best results at all times.AMEN.
Mrs. Brito's Esther Chapter 1 comment on 1/29/2012, 9:01am...
Queen Vashti was only standing up to the king for the sake of modesty! She should be applauded for her heroic action!!Vashti is an excellent example of Biblical femininity!
Richard's Esther Chapter 1 comment on 1/17/2012, 9:12am...
Why must Vashti run a parallel period to that of the King?
if they have had been at the same party will this have happened?
Eve was deceit when alone so married people where
and when possible should stick together.
Jon braun's Esther Chapter 1 comment on 1/06/2012, 5:02pm...
For me the Book of Esther represents the awesome power of God moving for His chosen people. Seeing God place who he wanted, where he wanted at the time necessary to defeat those that sought to destroy his promise. Again God uses man who was created great too defeat satan who was created greater to show who is the greatest. To God be the glory. The one who holds life and death in His hand.
Joanny joes's Esther Chapter 1 comment on 12/15/2011, 6:12pm...
it is all about God's agenda, soon your own time shall come and all will look like magic
Ms.coleman's Esther Chapter 1 comment about verse 1 on 12/10/2011, 7:45pm...
This is a very important and wealthy king.
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