Read Esther 2.12-23. In 2.13-23: Esther and Mordecai's successes. The elaborate procedures portray Esther's chances as a longshot. In verses 15-18: Why savvy Esther follows the instructions of the eunuch who has favored her. Her victory is celebrated by the fourth banquet of the book. In verses 19-23: Mordecai's protection of the king, while not yet rewarded, will serve as his salvation from Haman's plot in ch. 6. In verse 21: Threshold: of the king's private room Greek sources relate that Ahasuerus died from this type of conspiracy. Mordecai's access to the eunuchs may indicate that he held some official position. Comments or Questions..
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