Question 1

What is the meaning of the king giving Haman’s house to Esther?

Accepted Answer

The king giving Haman’s house to Esther shows a complete reversal of Haman’s plan. Haman had plotted to destroy Esther’s people, and in the end his estate, goods, and position are taken from him and handed to the very person he would have harmed. It is a picture of how God can turn evil plans upside down. What should have brought loss to Esther instead becomes gain, and what Haman built for himself ends up in the hands of the queen and, through her, serves the good of the Jews.

Question 2

Why did Mordecai receive the king’s ring that once belonged to Haman?

Accepted Answer

The king’s ring was used to seal laws and letters, so giving it to Mordecai meant giving him real authority in the kingdom. Earlier, Haman had used that same ring to send out the letters that ordered the Jews’ destruction. Now the ring is taken from Haman and placed on Mordecai’s hand. This shows that the power that once supported an evil plan is now given to a man who loves God’s people. Mordecai does not seek honor for himself, but is raised up to help protect the Jews.

Question 3

Why did Esther fall at the king’s feet and weep?

Accepted Answer

Even though Haman was dead and Esther and Mordecai were honored, the old letters calling for the Jews to be killed were still in place. Esther knew that her people were still in danger. She fell at the king’s feet and cried because she could not bear the thought of watching her people suffer and be destroyed. Her tears show deep love and concern, and they also picture the way someone pleads earnestly for others, not thinking only of their own safety but of the whole community.

Question 4

What does Esther mean by asking to reverse Haman’s letters?

Accepted Answer

Esther asks the king to have new writing that cancels out what Haman had planned. She speaks very humbly, saying, “If it please the king” and “if I have found favour,” but her request is clear: she wants the letters that ordered the Jews’ destruction to be undone. She even speaks of them as Haman’s letters, carefully laying the blame on his wicked scheme. Her words show wisdom, respect for the king, and a strong desire that her people not be wiped out in all the provinces of the empire.

Question 5

How does this passage show Esther’s heart for her people?

Accepted Answer

Esther’s words, “How can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people?” reveal how deeply she feels for them. She is already safe in the palace and has just received great honor, yet she does not rest while her people are in danger. She risks coming to the king again without being called and pours out her request with tears. This shows unselfish love, courage, and a willingness to use her position to help others. She cannot stand by and watch harm come to those who are her kindred.

Question 6

Who is Mordecai in this passage and what changes for him here?

Accepted Answer

Mordecai is Esther’s close relative who raised her. In this passage, the king finally learns their connection because Esther tells him who Mordecai is to her. As a result, Mordecai is brought into the king’s presence, receives the royal ring that had belonged to Haman, and is put over Haman’s house. He moves from being a threatened Jew outside the palace gate to a trusted ruler inside the kingdom. His rise is not just for his own sake, but becomes a means for the Jews to receive help and protection.

Question 7

What does the golden sceptre mean when the king holds it out to Esther?

Accepted Answer

The golden sceptre is a sign that the king accepts Esther and allows her to speak. Going to the king without being called could lead to death, so when he holds out the sceptre, it shows she has found favor and will not be punished. In this moment, Esther has come again without being summoned, burdened for her people. The extended sceptre means the door is open for her request. It also shows that, in God’s providence, the one with earthly power is moved to listen to the plea of a caring queen.

Question 8

What does this passage teach about God’s work behind the scenes?

Accepted Answer

This passage shows how God can quietly turn situations around. Haman, who planned evil, is gone, and his power and house pass to those he tried to harm. Mordecai, once overlooked, now wears the king’s ring. Esther, once a silent queen, boldly pleads for her people. None of this is called a miracle, yet it is clear that events are moving in a way that protects God’s people. It reminds readers that God can use leaders, laws, and even past sorrows to bring about help and safety in His own time.

Esther 8:1

On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews’ enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her.

Esther Appeals for the Jews

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Esther 8:1

On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews’ enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her.

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Esther Appeals for the Jews

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