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Song of Solomon, an Old Testament book that belongs to the third section of the biblical canon, known as the Ketuvim, or “Writings.”. In the Hebrew Bible the Song of Solomon stands with Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther and with them makes up the Megillot, five scrolls that are read on.
1 day ago · A king’s chamberlain is a governmental officer who is in charge of receiving, keeping, and disbursing the king’s resources, which is the highest form of bridal love by the way. In the Book of Esther, the meaning behind the king’s chamberlain’s name – Hegai – speaks of four things: meditation, word, groaning (birthing), and separation.
3 days ago · Then the king said, Hang him thereon” (Esther 7:9). “So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified” (Esther 7:10). Closing thoughts for Esther 7. God’s sovereignty in the affairs of humanity is the great lesson we take from our study of Esther 7.
3 days ago · A 10-Session Study from Beth Moore. See How The Story Of Esther Is Applicable In Our Lives Today. The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today's overloaded and stressed woman. Esther, while a queen, lived as an outsider in a hostile environment.
1 day ago · Esther 1:1-22. Now in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia over 127 provinces, in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne in Susa, the citadel, in the third year of his reign he gave a feast for all his officials and servants. The army of Persia and Media and the nobles and governors of the ...
3 days ago · 1 Who is the king in the beginning of Esther? Answer: Ahasuerus Esther 1.1: "Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces."
3 days ago · One of these very interesting finds is “the King’s gate”, which is mentioned 11 times in Esther (Esther 2:19,21; 3:2,3; 4:2,6; 5:9,13; 6:10,12). “The King’s gate”, or gatehouse was about 87.5 yards (80 meters) east of the palace, and was a very imposing structure. It was about 45.8 yards (40 meters) across with a central room that ...
