That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the king's presence because Esther had revealed his relation to her. Cross References Esther 2:7And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, because she did not have a father or mother. The young woman was lovely in form and appearance, and when her father and mother had died, Mordecai had taken her in as his own daughter. Esther 2:15 Now Esther was the daughter of Abihail, the uncle from whom Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. And when it was her turn to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai, the king's trusted official in charge of the harem, had advised. And Esther found favor in the eyes of everyone who saw her. Esther 7:6 Esther replied, "The adversary and enemy is this wicked man--Haman!" And Haman stood in terror before the king and queen. Esther 8:7 So King Xerxes said to Esther the Queen and Mordecai the Jew, "Behold, I have given Haman's estate to Esther, and he was hanged on the gallows because he attacked the Jews. Chapter Outline 1. Mordecai is advanced.3. Esther makes suit to reverse Haman's letters. 7. Xerxes grants to the Jews to defend themselves. 15. Mordecai's honor, and the Jews' joy. Jump to Previous Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Clear Declared Disclosed Enemy Estate Esther Family Haman House Jews Mordecai Mor'decai Oppressor Presence Queen XerxesJump to Next Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Clear Declared Disclosed Enemy Estate Esther Family Haman House Jews Mordecai Mor'decai Oppressor Presence Queen Xerxes |
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