Est 2:21-22 | MHM | STEP | v. 21-23 : Mordecai, who worked at the king’s gate, discovered a plot against King Xerxes’ life. Two of the king’s officers, Bigthan and Teresh, who guarded the doorway, became angry and conspired to assassinate the king. Mordecai found out about the plot and informed Queen Esther, who then reported it to the king, giving credit to Mordecai (Esther 2:21-22 ). The conspirators were investigated, found guilty, and punished—either hanged or impaled on poles, depending on the translation. Their names were recorded in the king’s chronicles (Esther 2:23 ). This small act of loyalty by Mordecai would later play a significant role in God’s plan to save His people, showing how God’s protection and providence were at work even before Haman’s plot began.

‏ Esther 2:21-22

v. 21-23: Mordecai, who worked at the king’s gate, discovered a plot against King Xerxes’ life. Two of the king’s officers, Bigthan and Teresh, who guarded the doorway, became angry and conspired to assassinate the king. Mordecai found out about the plot and informed Queen Esther, who then reported it to the king, giving credit to Mordecai (Esther 2:21-22 ^a). The conspirators were investigated, found guilty, and punished—either hanged or impaled on poles, depending on the translation. Their names were recorded in the king’s chronicles (Esther 2:23 ^b). This small act of loyalty by Mordecai would later play a significant role in God’s plan to save His people, showing how God’s protection and providence were at work even before Haman’s plot began.

v. 22: Mordecai learned about the plot, though we do not know how. He may have overheard the men talking or been approached by them to join their plan. As soon as he knew, he told Queen Esther, who passed the information to the king. This act of loyalty showed that Mordecai was a good and faithful subject. It also strengthened Esther’s position with the king, as she gave credit to Mordecai for the warning. This reminds us not to remain silent when we know of anything that threatens the safety of others, especially those in authority.