She ordered him to go to mordecai and find out what was troubling him and why he was in mourning. Haman, who came to incense the king against him, is employed as an instrument of the kings favour to him, ver. 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. An exposition, with practical observations, of the book of esther chapter 1. Early chapters show esther and mordecai at times hiding and other times revealing their jewishness in varying contexts. Using your paragraph summaries and observations determine the subject, theme, and purpose of this chapter. Naturally, being a rather unstable fellow, ahasuerus firesslashdivorces her. The book of esther is a story, and these brief passages from chapters. And came even before the kings gate that his cry might come to the ears of esther. She plainly tells the king that haman is the man who designed her ruin and the ruin of all her friends, esther 7. Esther 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. While it is always important to understand the context of a particular scripture text, it is especially critical with this one. As we begin our study of chapter 4, i want to ask you to make a commitment.
The author of the book is unknown and modern scholars have established that the final stage of the hebrew text would have been formed by the second century bce. On his own account, as well as on that of his countrymen, this astounding decree. Esther 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Esther 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. We saw in the last study that queen esther had, after some initial resistance, obeyed mordecai and made the decision to go to the king without being summoned. We are now to attend the second banquet to which the king and haman were invited. This helps in finding out the theme of the paragraph. Then esther spoke to hathach, and gave him a command for mordecai. When mordecai perceived all that was donerelying on the irrevocable nature of a persian monarchs decree daniel 6. Esther chapter 4 matthew henry concise commentary on. Esther chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. Esther 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the.
Esther 6 commentary old testament matthew henry st. The book of esther in the bible is a dramatic account which can give us insight into gods special and purposeful plan for our lives. Bible study commentary in the book of esther esther chapter 4. Esther objects the danger of addressing the king uncalled, esther 4. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of esther in. Esther 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st. 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. The jewish historian josephus names mordecai as author of the book. Esther free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Esther, after a religious fast of three days, promises to do so esther 4. All that we have seen about this young womanher beauty, her lovely demeanor, her desire to please, her respectful devotion to mordecaihas been through. Esther 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Esther 4 when mordecai learned all that had been done. He addresses the sinful suppliant, and says, fear not. And mordecai knew all that had transpired, and mordecai rent his clothes and put on sackcloth and. Study esther 4 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture. Several things in this chapter itself are very instructive and of great use. Until chapter four, none of esthers words have been recorded. The book of esther begins with the queen of king ahasuerusvashtisnubbing the kings request to meet with her. The events mentioned in esther therefore happened between ezra chapter 6 and chapter 7. When mordecai perceived all that was done, mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with. Now it came to pass on the third day, that esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner. Study esther 4 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline.
Hence it belongs to the bestknown ot books with the jews and it is also the book, which has the oldest copies. Mordecai urges her to intercede with the king for a revocation of the edict, esther 4. Study guide for esther 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Esther chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the. Esther enquires into this case, and receives a particular account of it. Esther 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. The messenger took the message to mordecai and waited for his answer to take back to esther. Esther is read during the purim feast on 14th and 15th adar februarymarch. When mordecai perceived all that was donerelying on the irrevocable nature of a. Book of esther bible study chapter 4 if i perish, i perish. David guzik commentary on esther 4, where mordecai asks esther to make an appeal before the king, and esther decides to go before ahasuerus. Esther bible study chapter 5 prayer and the power of the. Because of her beauty he immediately chooses her to be his queen and exalts her to the second place in the kingdom. This is why many presume that the book was written in the second half of the fifth century bc.
Esther with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of esther has served the jewish people as support of their national hope and especially so in the days of persecution. She sent clothing to him to replace the burlap, but he refused it. As with most of the ot writings the author of the book of esther esther meaning star is not mentioned. Introduction in the last study we were introduced to a rather unlovely character by the name of haman. Esther 4 new international version niv mordecai persuades esther to help. Esther 4 is the fourth chapter of the book of esther in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Esther if i perish i perish bible study commentary introduction. In the hebrew bible the book of esther is placed in the third main part, that is. Thus, the deeds of queen esther cast a ray of light forward into israels history from a dark time. Mordecai nailed it when he said, for if you remain silent at this time.
When mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes. Matters are concerted between mordecai and esther for the preventing of it. From this his friends read him his doom, which is executed in the next chapter, ver. Chapters 3 to 8 contain the nine scenes that form the complication in the book. Esther objects the danger of addressing the king uncalled. Esther 4, new living translation nlt the bible app. Better is a dinner of herbs with quietness, than this banquet of. All christians are agreed in holding the principles which underlie our missionary operations. Mordecai urges her to intercede with the king for a revocation of the edict v. In the book of esther, what is not said is vitally important. They all believe that the world is a fallen world, that without christ the fallen world is a lost world, that the preaching of the gospel is the way to bring christ to those who need him, that to the church is committed the ministry of. He and the rest of the jews lament their fatewhen 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.
We left gods isaac bound upon the altar and ready to be sacrificed, and the enemies triumphing in the prospect of it. In the gospel god appears not only as kind, but as merciful. And she sent garments to clothe mordecai that he might remove his sackcloth from him, but he did not accept them esther 4. All the kings servants and the people of the kings provinces know that any man or woman who goes into the inner court to the king, who has not been called, he has but one law. In one or two sentences, summarize the paragraphs in esther chapter 4.
Esther 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Learning that mordecai is in mourning greatly distresses esther. In chapter 2 the spirit is received when esther, under the control of her cousin, mordecai, is brought before the king and he falls in love with her. Public calamities, that oppress the church of god, should affect our hearts more than any private affliction, and it is. Esther presents her petition to the king for her life and the life of her people, esther 7. Study the bible online using commentary on esther 4 and more. Sadly, many who read and study esther including bible scholars who write commentaries on the book fill in the blanks, rather than leaving them blank and learning from the silence of the author.
Bible studies in the book of esther esther chapter 5. Now he needs to pick a new queen and eventually manages to select esthera comely, young secretly jewish woman who is a part of his harem. The story gives us six powerful lessons about courage. The book of esther 6 powerful life lessons from the bible.