1. eishlqen de o basileuV kai aman sumpiein th basilissh
2. eipen de o basileuV esqhr th deutera hmera en tw potw ti estin esqhr basilissa kai ti to aithma sou kai ti to axiwma sou kai estw soi ewV tou hmisouV thV basileiaV mou
3. kai apokriqeisa eipen ei euron carin enwpion tou basilewV doqhtw h yuch mou tw aithmati mou kai o laoV mou tw axiwmati mou
4. epraqhmen gar egw te kai o laoV mou eiV apwleian kai diarpaghn kai douleian hmeiV kai ta tekna hmwn eiV paidaV kai paidiskaV kai parhkousa ou gar axioV o diaboloV thV aulhV tou basilewV
5. eipen de o basileuV tiV outoV ostiV etolmhsen poihsai to pragma touto
6. eipen de esqhr anqrwpoV ecqroV aman o ponhroV outoV aman de etaracqh apo tou basilewV kai thV basilisshV
7. o de basileuV exanesth ek tou sumposiou eiV ton khpon o de aman parhteito thn basilissan ewra gar eauton en kakoiV onta
8. epestreyen de o basileuV ek tou khpou aman de epipeptwkei epi thn klinhn axiwn thn basilissan eipen de o basileuV wste kai thn gunaika biazh en th oikia mou aman de akousaV dietraph tw proswpw
9. eipen de bougaqan eiV twn eunoucwn proV ton basilea idou kai xulon htoimasen aman mardocaiw tw lalhsanti peri tou basilewV kai wrqwtai en toiV aman xulon phcwn penthkonta eipen de o basileuV staurwqhtw ep' autou
10. kai ekremasqh aman epi tou xulou o htoimasen mardocaiw kai tote o basileuV ekopasen tou qumou
Footnotes:
7:1-2 - At the banquet, the king asks Esther about her request. This moment of attentiveness is crucial, demonstrating that a willingness to listen is a necessary quality in leaders. Esther's intercession is a model of courage and strategy (see also James 1:5 and Psalm 66:19-20).
7:3-4 - Esther reveals her Jewish identity and plots against her people. This demonstrates the power of truth and the importance of standing up for those who cannot defend themselves, symbolizing the fight against oppression (see also Psalm 82:3-4 and Proverbs 31:8-9).
7:5-6 - The king becomes enraged and demands the identification of the perpetrator. Esther's direct response demonstrates the importance of confronting evil. This act of courage is a testament to how justice must prevail over injustice (see also Ephesians 5:11 and Isaiah 58:6).
7:7-10 - Haman's condemnation is a manifestation of divine justice. He is hanged on the gallows he prepared for Mordecai, illustrating the reversal of fortune that frequently occurs in the biblical narrative (see also Galatians 6:7 and Proverbs 26:27).
07:10 - The episode concludes with Haman's downfall, emphasizing that those who plot against God's people will face their own consequences. This lesson of retribution is a central theme in divine justice (see also Psalm 9:15-16 and Revelation 20:10).
Verses related to Ester, 7:
Esther chapter 7 reveals the climax of the narrative. How does Esther expose Haman's evil plan? The text describes the second banquet, Esther's courageous plea, and Haman's condemnation. This dramatic chapter explores themes of courage, justice, and the fall of the proud. Esther 7 demonstrates how God can use the courage of one individual to save many. Discover with us five biblical passages that elucidate the climactic themes of this intense chapter.
Proverbs 26:27: "Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; If someone rolls a stone, it will come back on them." - This proverb reflects the fate of Haman in Esther 7, who is condemned by the trap he himself set.
Psalms 7:15-16: "Whoever digs a hole and deepens it will fall into the trap he made. The problems he causes turn against him; upon his head falls his violence." - These verses echo Haman's fall in Esther 7, where he falls victim to his own plot.
Galatians 6:7: "Don't be fooled: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap." - This spiritual principle applies to Haman in Esther 7, who reaps the consequences of his evil actions.
Proverbs 11:8: "The righteous is freed from anguish, and it falls on the wicked." - This proverb reflects the deliverance of Esther and the Jews in Esther 7 as distress befalls Haman.
Psalms 37:35-36: "I saw a wicked and cruel man flourishing like a leafy tree in fertile soil, but he soon disappeared; although I looked for him, I could not find him." - These verses describe the sudden fall of the wicked, similar to the fall of Haman in Esther 7.
FAQ:
What did Esther reveal to the king during the banquet?
Esther revealed to the king that she was Jewish and that her people were in danger because of Haman's plan, asking the king to act to save her life and the lives of the Jews. (Esther 7:3-6)
How did Haman react when he was discovered to be the enemy of the Jewish people?
Haman was terrified at being exposed, and before he could ask for forgiveness, he was sentenced to death, being hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. (Esther 7:7-10)
What did the king do after Esther revealed Haman's conspiracy?
The king decreed that Haman be hanged on the gallows he had built for Mordecai, and he gave Haman's property to Esther. (Esther 7:10)
What happened to Haman's position after his death?
After Haman’s death, the king gave Mordecai the position of vizier, elevating him to a position of great honor in the kingdom. (Esther 8:1-2)
