Esther 7

Treated in 4 passages across the library.

  • 7:7 In his rage the king got up from the wine feast and went out into the palace garden. But Haman stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he saw that the king had already decided on his ruin. 2
  • 7:3 Queen Esther answered, "If I have found favor with you, my king, and if it pleases the king, grant me my life: that is my petition. And grant me my people: that is my request. 1
  • 7:8 Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king said, "Will he even assault the queen while I am in the house?" As soon as the words left the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. 1

Open Word Bible

  1. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    The Knowledge of God cites Esther 7:8

    …of much sin. The eye of man will restrain from sin; and will not God’s eyes much more? Esther 7:8. ‘Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me?’ Will we sin when our judge…

  2. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    The Mercy of God cites Esth 7:7

    …as a witness against any one. It was sad with Haman when the queen herself accused him. Esth 7:7. So will it be when this queen of mercy shall stand up against a person and accuse him.…

  3. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    Man's Misery by the Fall cites Esth 7:7

    …19:12. How did Haman’s heart tremble, when the king rose up from the banquet in wrath! Esth 7:7. But God’s wrath is infinite, all other is but as a spark to a flame: wrath in God is not…

  4. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    Christ's Priestly Office cites Esth 7:3

    …the Jews, when they would have been destroyed. ‘Let my people be given at my request.’ Esth 7:3. When the devil shows the blackness of their sins, Christ shows the redness of his…