But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back on his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. Cross References Esther 3:6And when he learned the identity of Mordecai's people, he despised the notion of laying hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he sought to destroy all of Mordecai's people, the Jews, throughout the kingdom of Xerxes. Esther 7:4 For my people and I have been sold out to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as menservants and maidservants, I would have held my peace, because no such distress would justify burdening the king." Psalm 7:16 His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Psalm 140:8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah Isaiah 22:25 In that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, the peg driven into a firm place will give way; it will be sheared off and fall, and the load upon it will be cut down." Indeed, the LORD has spoken. Chapter Outline 1. The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.12. Xerxes, at the request of Esther, 14. grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged. 20. The two days of Purim are instituted. Jump to Previous Attention Commanded Device Devised Esther Evil Gallows Haman Hanged Head Issued Jews King's Letters Onto Orders Plot Scheme Wicked Writing WrittenJump to Next Attention Commanded Device Devised Esther Evil Gallows Haman Hanged Head Issued Jews King's Letters Onto Orders Plot Scheme Wicked Writing Written |
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