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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Character Studies From The Bible
Esther
1 This is what happened during the time of Xerxes,[a] the Xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from India to Cush[b]: 2 At that time King Xerxes reigned from his royal throne in the citadel of Susa, 3 and in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his nobles and officials. The military leaders of Persia and Media, the princes, and the nobles of the provinces were present.
4 For a full 180 days he displayed the vast wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and glory of his majesty. 5 When these days were over, the king gave a banquet, lasting seven days, in the enclosed garden of the kings palace, for all the people from the least to the greatest who were in the citadel of Susa. 6 The garden had hangings of white and blue linen, fastened with cords of white linen and purple material to silver rings on marble pillars. There were couches of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl and other costly stones. 7 Wine was served in goblets of gold, each one different from the other, and the royal wine was abundant, in keeping with the kings liberality. 8 By the kings command each guest was allowed to drink with no restrictions, for the king instructed all the wine stewards to serve each man what he wished.
9 Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes.
10 On the seventh day, when King Xerxes was in high spirits from wine, he commanded the seven eunuchs who served himMehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Karkas 11 to bring before him Queen Vashti, wearing her royal crown, in order to display her beauty to the people and nobles, for she was lovely to look at. 12 But when the attendants delivered the kings command, Queen Vashti refused to come. Then the king became furious and burned with anger.
13 Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times 14 and were closest to the kingKarshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena and Memukan, the seven nobles of Persia and Media who had special access to the king and were highest in the kingdom.
15 According to law, what must be done to Queen Vashti? he asked. She has not obeyed the command of King Xerxes that the eunuchs have taken to her.
16 Then Memukan replied in the presence of the king and the nobles, Queen Vashti has done wrong, not only against the king but also against all the nobles and the peoples of all the provinces of King Xerxes. 17 For the queens conduct will become known to all the women, and so they will despise their husbands and say, King Xerxes commanded Queen Vashti to be brought before him, but she would not come. 18 This very day the Persian and Median women of the nobility who have heard about the queens conduct will respond to all the kings nobles in the same way. There will be no end of disrespect and discord.
19 Therefore, if it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree and let it be written in the laws of Persia and Media, which cannot be repealed, that Vashti is never again to enter the presence of King Xerxes. Also let the king give her royal position to someone else who is better than she. 20 Then when the kings edict is proclaimed throughout all his vast realm, all the women will respect their husbands, from the least to the greatest.
21 The king and his nobles were pleased with this advice, so the king did as Memukan proposed. 22 He sent dispatches to all parts of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language, proclaiming that every man should be ruler over his own household, using his native tongue.
Footnotes:
a. Esther 1:1 Hebrew Ahasuerus; here and throughout Esther
b. Esther 1:1 That is, the upper Nile region
(Esther 1)
New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
TOPICS: Prayer
KEYWORDS: israel; prayer; prayforjerusalem
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Abba, Father,
How Wonderful You Are!
Your mercy is From Everlasting to Everlasting
We Thank You For Your Grace,
And For Your Steadfast Love.
We Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem,
According to Your Will and Promise.
We Pray For the People and Leaders of Israel,
that They Will Look to You for the Protection
and Prosperity of their Nation.
We Also Pray For Revival in our own Beloved USA.
We Pray For The Swift and Sure Coming of Messiah,
Blessed Be He,
To Establish His Kingdom,
and Make All Things Right.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
To: left that other site; tajgirvan; DollyCali; seoul62; etabeta; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; Lera; ...
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
There are so many interesting characters in this story that we could do a separate study on each one of them. However, we will focus upon the "Star" of the Book, Esther (Hadassah) (Esther means "star", BTW!).
Some people say that this is a secular Book, because the Name of God is nowhere mentioned. However, His Presence is all through the story, and the Faith of the characters is palpable on every page.
First we set the stage. The Persian Empire was enormous, extending from India to Egypt. It maintained many of the trappings of Babylon, as well as the Hebrew Captives who continued to live among them. The king had great power, but was restrained by the law of the Medes and the Persians, which, once enacted, could not be altered. They did not have the option of repealing or changing laws like we do. We saw an example of this in The Story of Daniel in the Lions Den. Once enacted, even the King was stuck with the Law. This is an important point to remember as we study the character of Esther.
Queen Vashti is sometimes hailed as a "Woman's Rights Advocate", but from the context, we can see that she really didn't care about other women in the kingdom, only herself. Her behavior only made things worse for the Women of Persia.
Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
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posted on
09/16/2015 5:34:30 AM PDT
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(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
We will continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, the many persecuted Christians around the world, and revival and repentance of our own nation.
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posted on
09/16/2015 6:10:57 AM PDT
by
Mrs.Z
To: left that other site
Holy Lord, God of Israel—please protect Jerusalem and all Her People from the evil that so eagerly wishes to destroy Her.
In Jesus’ name I pray—Amen!!!
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posted on
09/16/2015 6:16:35 AM PDT
by
Roman_War_Criminal
(This Hispanic wants a wall, the National Guard, and turrets guarding our border)
To: Mrs.Z
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Mrs.Z, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
5
posted on
09/16/2015 6:22:14 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Roman_War_Criminal
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Roman_War_Criminal, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
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posted on
09/16/2015 6:23:32 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Roman_War_Criminal; left that other site
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posted on
09/16/2015 8:11:05 AM PDT
by
Hiskid
(Jesus is Lord)
To: Hiskid
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Hiskid, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
8
posted on
09/16/2015 8:13:31 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
My prayers always.
Blessings, etabeta
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posted on
09/16/2015 8:14:28 AM PDT
by
etabeta
To: etabeta
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Etabeta, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
10
posted on
09/16/2015 8:20:58 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
In prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem, for wisdom and lessons learned in our nations, for a quiet and faithful trust in the GOD of the Universe, for safety and protection over our families and friends, and throughout our nations.
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posted on
09/16/2015 9:42:56 AM PDT
by
Jeanbl
To: Jeanbl
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Jeanbl, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
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posted on
09/16/2015 9:51:12 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Esther is a good read.
Joining in prayer, left that other site, for Israel, our beloved America, and all God’s people.
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posted on
09/16/2015 10:13:51 AM PDT
by
NEWwoman
(God Bless America)
To: NEWwoman
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, NEWwoman, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
14
posted on
09/16/2015 10:24:34 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
To: left that other site
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posted on
09/16/2015 5:17:20 PM PDT
by
Irish Rose
(Will work for chocolate.)
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
17
posted on
09/16/2015 5:47:44 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Irish Rose
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Irish Rose, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
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posted on
09/16/2015 5:50:02 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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