1Sa 19:4-7, 20:32, 22:14-15, Est 4:13-16, Job 29:9, 17, Pro 24:7, 11-12 | TSK | STEP | spake good. sin against. because his works.

Did I then.He seems to intimate, that his enquiring now for David was no new thing, having often done so before, without ever being informed it was wrong in itself or displeasing to the king.

the servant.

Ge 20:5,6; 2Sa 15:11; 2Co 1:12; 1Pe 3:16,17

less or more. Heb. little or great.

25:36

Esther 4:13-16

Think not.

Pr 24:10-12; Mt 16:24,25; Joh 12:25; Php 2:30; Heb 12:3

then shall.

Ge 22:14; Nu 23:22-24; De 32:26,27,36; 1Sa 12:22; Isa 54:17

Jer 30:11; 33:24-26; 46:28; Am 9:8,9; Mt 16:18; 24:22

enlargement. Heb. respiration.

Ezr 9:9; Job 9:18

but thou.

2:7,15; Jud 14:15-18; 15:6

whether.

Ge 45:4-8; Isa 45:1-5; 49:23; Ac 7:20-25

for such a time.

1Sa 17:29; 2Ki 19:3; Ne 6:11The fact related in this verse was unquestionably the reason why Esther was raised to regal honours, by the overruling providence of God: she was therefore bound in gratitude to do this service for God, else she would not have answered the end of her elevation: and she need not fear the miscarriage of the enterprise, for if God designed her for it, he would surely bear her through and give success. It appeared by the event that Mordecai spoke prophetically, when he modestly conjectured that Esther came to the kingdom that she might be the instrument of the Jews' deliverance. Mordecai thoroughly believed that it was a cause which one way or other would certainly be carried, and which, therefore, she might safely venture upon. Instruments might fail, but God's covenant cannot. There is a wise design in all the providences of God, which is unknown to us till it is accomplished; but it will prove in the issue that all is intended for and centre in the good of those who trust in Him.

present. Heb. found. fast.

2Ch 20:3; Isa 22:12; Joe 1:14,15; 2:12-17; Jon 3:4-9

eat nor drink.

5:1; Mt 12:40; Ac 9:9; 27:33

I also.

Ge 18:19; Jos 24:15; Ac 10:7

if I perish.If I lose my life in the attempt to save my people, I shall lose it cheerfully. I see it is my duty to make the attempt; and, come what will, I am resolved to do it.

Ge 43:14; 1Sa 19:5; 2Sa 10:12; Lu 9:24; Ac 20:24; 21:13; Ro 16:4

Php 2:30