From Chapter 5:1-14 of the study of the Book of Esther (אֶסְתֵּר), brother Gideon Levytam directs us to God’s providence working behind the scenes. Esther endangered her life by approaching king Ahasuerus, to speak to him on behalf of her Jewish people, without being summoned. In spite of this, king Ahasuerus, in his love for Esther asked, what do you wish queen Esther, and what is your request, it shall be given to you, up to half the kingdom. Wisely, and by the providence of God, Esther invited king Ahasuerus and Haman to a banquet, where once again the king asked Esther what her wish was. Queen Esther then invited king Ahasuerus and Haman to a second banquet. Meanwhile, Haman had proudly gathered his friends and family to inform them of his advancement in the kingdom and of his riches and glory. Yet, Haman was not satisfied, as long as Mordecai the Jew was sitting at the king's gate. Haman’s wife Zeresh counciled him to prepare a gallows to hang Mordecai thereon, so with pleasure, Haman prepared the gallows for hanging Mordecai.
Esther 5:1-14 - Esther's Courage and Haman's Pride
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