Esther Chapter 5 Discussion

Haman was a distant relative of the Agagites; or Amalekites. God had; for whatever reason sought their destruction under Saul; and his disobedience would allow for a near extermination of all the Jews in the known world at this time.

In this passage; we see a continuing supplication of Esther which earned the king's respect. She prepared a feast in two phases; with the second planned event to bring Haman's demise.

Naturally, Haman was jubilant at his exaltation and honor; but he continued to hold hatred for the Jews in his heart (v. 9 and 10). His wife gave him the plan along with his friends to prepare a gallow 75 feet high (no small feat) to hang Mordecai. This would appear to "seal the deal" as it were but then there is (as Paul Harvey used to say) the rest of the story.

Pride comes before a fall; and this house of cards was about to collapse. ( Proverbs 16:18).

Verse 13- Haman enjoyed many good things but because he was so haughty and filled with hate he allowed one man to make him unhappy.

ESTHER was granted an audience with the King, and it all seemed so easy,but that's the power of fasting and praying ,one must not forget that

Esther have favor with God, and the king. She made intercession prayer in behalf of her people, the Jewish people that their lives will be save. The Lord used a mighty woman of God to save a Nation. The Book of Esther is filled with favor of God, when we as believers completely sell out to the Lord we will have divine favor with and his grace will rest upon us, and we can all making intercession prayer for our lost love ones, our communities. We must obey God by surrender to the Lord with our lives,so many can come to the Kingdom of God.

I think she is a very brave woman and she is not selfish at all .

Verse 13: Although Haman enjoyed material abundance and the reverence of many people, he let one man keep him from being content and happy.

The book of Esther is interesting. She was obedient and patient and courageous. She was not self seeking.

Ester is an amazing child of God. She is an inspiration and a great role model.

Favor

I thought it interesting that she took her time with two banquets before she revealed her request.

Never use any position you find yourself to intimidate others rather use it to help them

Esther used prophetic manipulation to bring down the enemy of the Jew. So, engage your enemies prophetically

Haman - Pride comes before a fall. Stay low and you can't fall...

Esther - knew the power of prayer and fasting. Without even knowing her request, the king said that she could have up to half of the kingdom. Prayer and fasting makes you look better and grants you favor in the eyes of the Father and man (the king).

The lords favour for authority and prosperity

Esther is very courageous and she has her people at heart

Ester was an inspiration and role model

a great mentor 4 the youth of today

Esther, was an intelligent woman, so determine. she is a woman with the fear of God, very strong and never want to give up even if it will take her life.

She is humble, fathful lady carering.

Ester was a pationeted queen

When people wallow in their own conceit it comes right back on them. Haman's wife was no better as she put out the constructive idea of how Mordecai should die. You reap what you sow definitely Haman got exactly what he deserved in the end.

Esther was a wise ,kind queen who had the love of others at heart.Such people are rare to find.