Est 9:1 | MHM | STEP | The Jews Avenged. This section tells about the great victory of the Jews over their enemies. Both the Jews and those who hated them were ready for battle because the king’s two laws allowed each side to fight. The outcome was not by surprise, but by God’s plan and fair warning. The story teaches that God can turn a day meant for destruction into a day of deliverance for His people. v. 1 : The enemies of the Jews attacked, hoping the earlier decree would give them victory . Many of these enemies, especially the sons of Haman, wanted revenge and gathered together to hurt the Jews. Their hatred was so strong that even seeing Haman’s defeat did not stop them. Like Pharaoh in Egypt, they were stubborn and refused to leave the Jews alone. If they had not attacked, nothing would have happened to them. But their own evil plans led to their destruction. v. 1-2 : On the very day when the Jews were supposed to be destroyed, everything changed. The Jews had rule over those that hated them . The Jews gathered in their cities to protect themselves (Esther 9:2 ). Because they stood together, they were strong. Unity made them safe. If they had acted alone, they would have been easy targets, but together they were able to defend themselves.

‏ Esther 9:1

The Jews Avenged.

This section tells about the great victory of the Jews over their enemies. Both the Jews and those who hated them were ready for battle because the king’s two laws allowed each side to fight. The outcome was not by surprise, but by God’s plan and fair warning. The story teaches that God can turn a day meant for destruction into a day of deliverance for His people.

v. 1: The enemies of the Jews attacked, hoping the earlier decree would give them victory . Many of these enemies, especially the sons of Haman, wanted revenge and gathered together to hurt the Jews. Their hatred was so strong that even seeing Haman’s defeat did not stop them. Like Pharaoh in Egypt, they were stubborn and refused to leave the Jews alone. If they had not attacked, nothing would have happened to them. But their own evil plans led to their destruction.

v. 1-2: On the very day when the Jews were supposed to be destroyed, everything changed. The Jews had rule over those that hated them . The Jews gathered in their cities to protect themselves (Esther 9:2 ^a). Because they stood together, they were strong. Unity made them safe. If they had acted alone, they would have been easy targets, but together they were able to defend themselves.