4Then Esther's maidens and her eunuchs came and told her, and the queen writhed in great anguish. We may safely say that he is extending the meaning of the passage to include them. It was the location of the book of Esther (cf. .to practice. Persia was the more powerful of the two nations and by Esther's time the order of the names had switched (cf. "Darius I" This is not the Darius of the book of Daniel (cf. 34Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, 1. 23The sons of Levi, the heads of fathers' households, were registered in the Book of the Chronicles up to the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib. 38:4) or a great wall between us and God (cf. ", 7:20 "Adin, 655" In Ezra 2:15 the number is 454; in I Esdras 5:14 it is "Adinu, 454.". Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer; ANEM 14; Atlanta, GA: SBL, 2016). 11:11; Dan. The "Artificial Pool" was created by Hezekiah (cf. The seas and all that is in them. : a.Alexander the Great's invasion (333-332 b.c. 16 the sons of Ater of Hezekiah, 98; 5:14; 8:14, which says they came from Persia). Messianic expectations as prophetic responses to crisis : a Zimbabwean perspective, From Ezekiel to Ezra-Nehemiah: Shifts of Group-Identities within Babylonian Exilic Ideology, Joyful Shouting, Bitter Weeping; The Old Testament's Self Understanding of the Return from Exile, Notes on the Dating and Audience of Chronicles and Jahaziel's Prophecy, Post-exilic Bible Chronology & Identifying Esther's Husband, Daniel's Seventy Weeks: The Keystone of Bible Prophecy, Land, Farming and Socio-Economic Development in Yehud: A Quest for Sustainable Development Towards Poverty Reduction in Zimbabwe. "the people of Israel and the priests and the Levites" This three-fold division of the Jewish returnees is consistent throughout Ezra and Nehemiah. 2Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brothers arose and built the altar of the God of Israel to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the law of Moses, the man of God. This very enjoyable and readable book offers a step-by-step approach to comprehending the Old Testament and is designed for the lay reader, the Bible student, seminary introductory courses, and church schools. chapters 1 and 6)? Isa. Individuals are caught up in the playing out play of God's ultimate triumph over sin, evil, and suffering (e.g., vv. 9:19,22). "a great king of Israel" This refers to Solomon (cf. See Special Topic: Righteousness at Neh. NKJV"the right way" 3:2; 14:19; 23:20,23,34; 33:2). TEV"it wished the Jews peace and security" John 5:2). "even to half of the kingdom will be given to you" This shows the king's favor of Esther by using an Oriental idiom of exaggeration (cf. 24:15), but it came to refer to the poor people of the land (post-exile, cf. 52:24), who is also the ancestor of Jeshua, the High Priest who returned with Zerubabbel (cf. 1:11 "to bring Queen Vasti before the king with her royal crown" Older Jewish commentators suggest that she was commanded to appear in "only" her crown! They consecrated the wall to the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel. 8:l-14 This is a list of those Jewish people who returned from exile in Babylon with Ezra. Usually only men above the age of thirteen would have been a part of this kind of group. (cf. (PDF) How Did the Exilic and Post-Exilic Prophets Envision the Explain the beauty treatments and their purpose (cf. Deut. 9:10; Neh. This thought may connect to Neh. 13:3; II Sam. 3:3; 9:1,2,11; 10:2,11) and Nehemiah (cf. .Esther" This is a Hebrew name from the term "myrtle" (BDB 213, from the Targums, cf. 6 the sons of Pahath-moab of the sons of Jeshua and Joab, 2,812; II Kgs. These prophets have great explanatory power for progressive revelation up to their time. 51 the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur, 10 When I entered the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined at home, he said, "Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you, and they are coming to kill you at night." 10:44 The Hebrew is very difficult. How are vv. A.Nehemiah's summary of YHWH's gracious acts and covenant faithfulness (cf. Here neighbors and fellow Jews give to the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. . 3:13). 10:31). II Chr. Exod. This whole account is a strange and bizarre event! 3:8), five groups (Exod. 25:1-8; I Chr. 68Some of the heads of fathers' households, when they arrived at the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for the house of God to restore it on its foundation. The Persian name is Khshayarsha. List the elements of Nehemiah's prayer. 2:3 "Let the king live forever" This VERB (BDB 310, KB 309) is a Qal IMPERFECT used in a JUSSIVE sense. It can refer to common clothing or special clothing. 17They offered for the dedication of this temple of God 100 bulls, 200 rams, 400 lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel 12 male goats, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel. The women who went into the king's presence one time and were never called again still became permanently part of the harem (i.e., concubines) because of their one intimate contact with the king. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 4:4-5 The 'Day of the Lord' comes from 8th Century prophets. II Sam. F. B. Huey, "Esther," Expositor's Bible Commentary, vol. 2:10 On Mordecai's request Esther did not let anyone know that she was of a royal line of Benjamin, a Jew. Why are the tribes of Canaan listed in so many different ways? 6At the citadel in Susa the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men, 7and Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha, 8Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha, 9Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai and Vaizatha, 10the ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Jews' enemy; but they did not lay their hands on the plunder. 1. "Gershem the Arab" His name is spelled differently in v. 6 (BDB 177 I), based on the difference between Arabic grammar and Hebrew pronunciation.. Ezra 9:1-15 is also recorded in I Esdras 8:68-90. It is PLURAL in this verse, and because the same three Hebrew letters kpr (BDB 499) means "village," some English translations translate it as such (NKJV, NRSV, TEV). NASB, NKJV, You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. 6"Now therefore, Tattenai, governor of the province beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai and your colleagues, the officials of the provinces beyond the River, keep away from there. 6Then the king said to me, the queen sitting beside him, "How long will your journey be, and when will you return?" The Persians also practiced #1 (cf. Search the history of over 821 billion 6:13). It encourages great faith in God's unseen, but present, care and providence (the unseen, but ever-present, hand of God)! .shall be with the Levites", "Thus we will not neglect the house of God", 11:1 "the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem", 11:3 "Now these are the heads of the provinces who lived in Jerusalem", 11:4 "sons of Judah. 9:23-25 This seems to refer to Joshua's conquest of the land of Canaan. "yet now there is hope" Ezra's teaching ministry and actions had kindled a corporate contrition. 35Lod and Ono, the valley of craftsmen. 26:7), here Artaxerxes I, but the Jews took it and used it of their coming Davidic, anointed king (Messiah, cf. This clearly shows that the genealogies in the OT cannot be used to arrive at a date for certain events in the Bible (cf. The person listed here is a Levite or priest who returned with Zerubbabel. 3Let the king appoint overseers in all the provinces of his kingdom that they may gather every beautiful young virgin to the citadel of Susa, to the harem, into the custody of Hegai, the king's eunuch, who is in charge of the women; and let their cosmetics be given them. PDF PART 43 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROPHETS tbp It is an idiom for losing heart or energy (cf. It is either an unknown geographical location (cf. Here, in this context, it seems to refer to the people of the Persian province known as "the land Beyond the River" (i.e., Palestine and Lebanon). See Special Topic: Heart at Neh. . 52:24). The Laws of Lipit-Ishtar (Sumerian), from the king of Isin (1934-1924 b.c. See Special Topic: Hesed at 13:14. 20:5,6; Lev. 22After him the priests, the men of the valley, carried out repairs. Dialogue often carries the theological load! And the advice pleased Haman, so he had the gallows made. 2-4, see note at 3:10). 12So now do not give your daughters to their sons nor take their daughters to your sons, and never seek their peace or their prosperity, that you may be strong and eat the good things of the land and leave it as an inheritance to your sons forever.' The enemies were trying to manipulate Nehemiah. And they finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decree of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. Mordecai wanted all Jews to observe both days (cf. Chronicles is a summary from Adam to Cyrus. 3:3; Ezek. "with one mouth" (unanimous), Josh. (1)Exodus 21 and Deut. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 basins, 530 priests' garments. A good place to see all the terms used to describe God's law is Ps. . 103-107. 3:1-13). TEV-----omitted----- It included many ethnic groups and nationalities (cf. Exod. 6:14; Dan. 5Do not forgive their iniquity and let not their sin be blotted out before You, for they have demoralized the builders. 4:2 Expressing personal emotions in the king's presence or palace was inappropriate (cf. "he did not eat bread nor drink water" This was a total fast (cf. "which the Lord had given to Israel" The basic meaning of this VERB (BDB 845, Peel PERFECT) is "charge," "command." 9:27; Ps. I Esdras 6:32), or flogged (REB). NJB"grew obstinate". 3:21-22. Deut. 19:6). The king (apparently through Mordecai) assesses taxes on all the land (which may have made up for the tribute lost in Haman's scheme). Again the literary style of this author is seen in the threefold repetition: 8:6 This verse has two parallel phrases using the same VERB "endure" (BDB 407, KB 410 Qal IMPERFECT). In context Haman was trying to kill the very one who the king was honoring! Gen. 48:8-22). 11:34). NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 9:18-19 Notice also the TEV translation of vv. Earlier in the OT it referred to either (1) the wealthy land owners or (2) the people who had legal rights as citizens. .sin" The first term (BDB 730) means "to bend" or "to twist." 3At that time Tattenai, the governor of the province beyond the River, and Shethar-bozenai and their colleagues came to them and spoke to them thus, "Who issued you a decree to rebuild this temple and to finish this structure?" 12:32. The Syriac has "they read" instead of "he read.". Your manna You did not withhold from their mouth, Here and in I Chr. 18:26,28; II Chr. I Chr. Gen. 12); in Deut. We learn that in the year 457 b.c., Egypt revolted against Persia and this may be a plea for divine help. The post-exilic prophets include Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, and probably Joel. 14So You made known to them Your holy sabbath, The collected proclamations ascribed to two little-known post-exilic prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, represent a bridge between the traditions of classical Israelite religion and the dramatic changes esential to the preservation of the fragile Restoration community. 8:9 "the month of Sivan" This would be our May or June. and its finishing in 516 B.C.? They document the reestablishment of the Covenant community in the Promised Land. A.Ezra/Nehemiah was one book in the early Hebrew text (MT) and in the early copies of the Septuagint (from the Uncial manuscripts , A, & B). Nehemiah asked God to remember (BDB 209, Qal IMPERATIVE) his deeds, but he based the request on the covenant faithfulness (hesed, BDB 338) of God! NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 6:1-9 The phrase is usually used of the people as a whole (cf. 13Then You came down on Mount Sinai, Ezra was empowered by God to perform his task (cf. JPSOA"after him" This shows Nehemiah's faith and fear. "the sons of Israel" In this idiom the term Israel (BDB 975, KB 442) refers to Jacob's new name after he wrestled with the angel (cf. Ezra 7:14; Herodutus 3.84; Xenophon, Anabasis 1.4.6). There were privileges and responsibilities (cf. download 1 file . Boise, Idaho 83713. 20-24 (cf. 41:5). E.Esther 10:1-3 implies a time after Xerxes I's death. 2It was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that they had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. It comes before "Chronicles," which is surprising since historically/chronologically it is subsequent to the historical account of Chronicles. So come now, let us take counsel together." It shall even be granted you. I Chr. List the problems which had occurred in his absence. In vv. 14:24; 23:27; Deut. 5:25; I Chr. 24After him Binnui the son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah as far as the Angle and as far as the corner. This was a common act in times of rejoicing (cf. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 12:27-30 To know Him and then act inappropriately (the actions of God's people reflect on the character of God Himself) is a serious violation of revelation (cf. NASB, NKJV"Zabbud" To what does "the law of Moses" refer? TEV"capital city". .drink. v. 8). Here it refers to Ezra (cf. View our current career opportunities. There have been many theories concerning his refusal: 1.bowing down involved worship and he refused because he was a Jew (cf. ", NASB"the bad situation" Therefore, I think NASB and NJB have the best option. 7:10; and I Esdras 5:10. 54:2-3). The term (BDB 617) means "one in front." The invisible hand behind this favor shown to Esther by so many is the unseen hand of God. Paul seems to pick up on the Joel passage in Romans 10:13: For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Here we see that Paul refers it exclusively to Jesus Christ. Does 3:6 contradict 5:16? II Kgs. Some scholars assert that the lexical and syntactical style suggests one author. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 10:32-33 He asserts that the Jews' construction was so inferior that even this small weight or pressure would collapse it. Prayer is the outward manifestation of a biblical world view and faith! 18:26). How and why? "The Lord, the God of Heaven" This title for the universal God of creation was first used by Abraham in Gen. 24:3,7 and later by Jonah (1:9). I Chr. These children could not read nor understand God's word. 44All these had married foreign wives, and some of them had wives by whom they had children. He led the second wave of returnees to Judah. 1:8,10,11). Exod. The term "valley" is literally "the circle" (BDB 503), but here is used in a specialized sense of "a plain" or lowland. The only other annual non-Mosaic Jewish feast is Hanukkah. NKJV"he was a faithful man" This one was a descendant of Parosh. "Jarmuth" Like Lachish this was originally an Amorite city. v. 3), but not all, as vv. NASB"You have nothing in common with us" This Hebrew term (BDB 29) has a large usage. 11.7.8) says Judda was high priest in 322 b.c. 3:2 "the men of Jericho" There are several groups listed from different cities in Judah. Isidore and Augustine both affirm that Ezra wrote it. "Mordecai, the son of Jair" The exact etymology of the word "Mordecai" is uncertain (BDB 598, KB 632, possibly it related to the Babylonian god, Marduk, cf. Both use a later form of Hebrew script. 4. v. 11). II Kgs. 31-36) in which the returnees settled. 26:5), which is parallel to shema (cf. Ezra 7:7 shows that Ezra had been in Jerusalem for 13 years. "and pulled some of the hair from my head and my beard" One sign of mourning was the shaving of the head (cf. Sheshbazzar brought them all up with the exiles who went up from Babylon to Jerusalem. See Special Topic: The Rise of Cyrus at 1:1. YHWH is creator, sustainer, and restorer of life! You can read all your books for as long as a month for FREE and will get the latest Books Notifications. It is somewhat similar to Pilate's wife speaking to him during the trial of Jesus (cf. . ISBN-13: 978-1628371345. This family returned initially under Zerubbabel with 1,222 males (cf. 2:65 "200 singing men and women" This refers to secular musical entertainment (cf. NRSV"rule of half the district of Jerusalem" This phrase was used often in the historical books of Kings and Chronicles to refer to the southern kingdom. 1:2-4, Joseph's two children, Ephraim and Manessah, both became tribes, cf. Even to half of the kingdom it shall be given to you." 2009-The Redaction of the Hebrew Bible: its Achaemenid Persian Setting. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 9:20-22 30:9), 5.abounding in lovingkindness (BDB 338, Covenant loyalty, see Special Topic: Hesed at 13:14). The notes of Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, p. 1436, suggests "every scheme," which involves a textual emendation. .Meconah. "Geshem the Arab" We know of him from several extra-canonical references. 4:7-8 Mordecai tells Esther's servant (Hathach) the situation and even gives him a copy of the posted edict to show Esther. However, because the next mentioned name, Henadad ("Hadad is gracious") had pagan associations, it was possibly changed to Hodaviah. 73Now the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants and all Israel, lived in their cities. "as prescribed by David" See I Chr. "everyone whose spirit God had stirred to go up" This is the same VERB (BDB 734 I, KB 802, Hiphil PERFECT) as in 1:1. Deut. See Special Topic: Ancient Near Eastern Calendars at Ezra 3:1. It is better to relate it to the cultural period of architectural design of earthquake resistant walls. 10Then the king took his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. 28:9 ("and with a willing mind," BDB 343). and 5:16 it is said to have occurred in the reign of Cyrus. 12:47 The order of tithes is seen in Num. 1:3; 2:17; Lam. "Ezra the scribe" At this point in the book of Nehemiah the priest/scribe Ezra appears. 21 the men of Bethlehem, 123; From vv. The problem was not foreign marriages, but religious amalgamation or eclecticism. NKJV"heavy stones" 4:11; 5:2). The third theory supposes it to refer to Artaxerxes II which would be 398 b.c. "I contended with them" The VERB (BDB 936, KB 1224, Qal IMPERFECT) is used several times in this context (cf. 7So Esther replied, "My petition and my request is: 8if I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and do what I request, may the king and Haman come to the banquet which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king says.". ), b.the rebellion that was crushed by Artaxerxes III (358-338 b.c.). Josh. 2:5). 632-33 footnote #9). The ADJECTIVE (BDB 898) means "near." 3:19-24 only goes to. Gen. 12:3; 27:29; Num. 27:6; 30:1,14,25. 7:37), who returned with Zerubbabel. 30:1-10). 20Then Mordecai recorded these events, and he sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, 21obliging them to celebrate the fourteenth day of the month Adar, and the fifteenth day of the same month, annually, 22because on those days the Jews rid themselves of their enemies, and it was a month which was turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and rejoicing and sending portions of food to one another and gifts to the poor. It can also mean "remembrance of so as to make one part of.". 28:9-10,11-15; 29:39-40. .I and my fathers house", "the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the ordinances", "in the most remote part of the heavens", "the place where I have chosen to cause My name to dwell", "by Thy great power and Thy strong hand", 2:7 "let letters be given me for the governors", 2:9 "the king had sent with me officers of the army, and horsemen", "what my God was putting into my mind to do", 2:14 "but there was no place for my mount to pass", 2:20 "The God of heaven will give us success", "no portion, right or memorial in Jerusalem", "their nobles did not support the work of their masters", "the Pool of Shelah at the King's Garden", "the steps that descend from the city of David", "to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest", "Can they revive the stones from dusty rubble even the burned ones", 4:7 "Sanballet, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites", "they will come up against us from every place where you may turn", 4:14 "remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers", "fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses", "the captains were behind the whole house of Judah". NASB"for the trouble would not be commensurate with the annoyance to the king" 47the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon, I Kgs. NASB"1,000 silver dishes" 4:31; 12:27). 12:25). Xerxes had a reputation of having many affairs outside of his large harem. See Special Topic: Names for Deity at Neh. 4:1 The Masoretic Text continues in vv. "let it be done according to the law," v. 3, 3. How soon it followed their construction is uncertain. Siphrut: literature and theology of the Hebrew Scriptures, 16. Both trust in YHWH and His presence, power, and plan. 16For the Jews there was light and gladness and joy and honor. TEV"oppressing" : c.small area around Jerusalem in post-exilic period. . 2For there were those who said, "We, our sons and our daughters are many; therefore let us get grain that we may eat and live." It is used of political leaders, but also of religious leaders (cf. 19:16,18; Deut. Ezra 4:3), which infuriated him. TEV"built" 51:1,11; Hag. John 5:2). His mother was Zin's high priestess at Tema. to the area of Samaria. 14:15; 15:54; 20:7; Jdgs. The etymology is uncertain, but from cognates it may have originally referred to. Deut. 18Now that which was prepared for each day was one ox and six choice sheep, also birds were prepared for me; and once in ten days all sorts of wine were furnished in abundance. Nor the pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they were to go. 13"Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are finished, they will not pay tribute, custom or toll, and it will damage the revenue of the kings. Luke 6:46). 2:25; 11:25; Josh. v. 2). Chapter 12: The Post-Exilic Books PREVIOUS Chapter 11: The Books of Exile NEXT Chapter 13: Divisions of the New Testament Chapter 12: THE POST-EXILIC BOOKS. 19They pledged to put away their wives, and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their offense. We know from I Chr. 3:24; 5:24; 9:26; 11:2; 32:3, which reflects Moses' words in Deut. List the kings and their nationality mentioned in chapter 4. This verse alludes to the mystery of prayer and providence. The term "great" (BDB 152) is attributed (1) several times (cf. Jer. Apparently it ran from Gihon spring to the armory (ZPBE, vol. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 2:17-18 7:26; 17:23; 19:15). The term "blotted out" (BDB 562, KB 567, Niphal IMPERFECT used in a JUSSIVE sense) is a metaphor for removing something from one's memory (cf. The PRONOUN "him" and the ADJECTIVE are spelled almost exactly alike. 13:6. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 4:10-14 NASB"namely, words of peace and truth" In Gen. 15:16, it is a collective term for all of the peoples of Palestine (cf. Lev. v 9). There are two Pual PARTICIPLES. This course explores Gods relationship with Israel after the exile as recorded in the historical and biblical contexts of the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. 5:7 "I consulted with myself" If mlk is taken in its Aramaic sense (cf. In this context it is stated so that Xerxes will not change his mind about the beautiful Vasti when he sobers up (cf. See Special Topic: Biblical Attitudes Toward Alcohol (Fermentation) and Alcoholism (Addiction) at Ezra 7:17. 5:1 "on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes" This implies that she took off the sackcloth and ashes of fasting (cf. 11:19 "the gatekeepers" These were also ancient families who were appointed to this special task at the temple (cf. Baba Bathra 15a. The wall was finished, complete, and it was good; it provided safety; it provided peace of mind. 16-17a. 21) along with a small part of the surrounding pasture land. 21,25; Neh. 5:2 for there were those who said" Their statement has two COHORTATIVES and an IMPERFECT used as a COHORTATIVE. 4. 5:19 vs. 5:18). 17:9). TEV"fellow officials" (v. 3). NRSV"gold basins, thirty" 4:4). The river referred to the Euphrates. They apparently had been lost or were unused for some reason (cf. Moriah, the place where YHWH caused His name to dwell (i.e., the temple mount). C.Esther's Hebrew name may have had a similar sound to the following Persian words: 1.star (Persian root, possibly because of the shape of the myrtle blossoms), 2. 9:9-14 This deals with the period of the Exodus and wilderness wandering period. C.The first Hebrew edition of the MT to divide them was in a.d. 1448. The stated numbers also do not always agree. The last two in the list are synonymous. Neh. The term "distress" (BDB 949) is the common word for "evil," "misery," "distress," and "injury." We know from the historian, Herodotus (2.8), that Persia invaded Greece and was repulsed in 480 b.c. Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord, seems to have been frequently used as a synonym for Christians (Acts 9:14, 21; 22:16; 1 Cor. It was Jeremiah's hometown (cf. LXX), or simply that the populace supported the Jewish cause and pretended to become Jews is uncertain. 17:14; 19:16). 5:10-14 Haman apparently had spiritual advisors who used divination for him (cf. NASB"reprimanded" "You are a God" There are six specific things stated about God's character. Was he the only "zealous" worker? 7They sent a report to him in which it was written thus: "To Darius the king, all peace. Nehemiah wanted documented authority in light of the opposition of the surrounding regions (i.e., Ammon, Samaria, cf. 13:30-31 Nehemiah restored the order established before he left (cf. 36:22; Jer. How are the lists of chapters 12 and 7 related? 18:26,27,29,30; Deut. v. 15), and (2) he wanted to please God (cf. They also rule over our bodies v. 21), (2) Nehemiah's special Persian helpers (cf. TEV"she was deeply disturbed" 17:6; Num. 9:17) One! 10:29 "a curse and an oath to walk in God's law" This is a covenant renewal service much like Josh. "explained the law to the people" The VERB (BDB 106, KB 122, Hiphil PARTICIPLE PLURAL) means "to discern." 31Then I had the leaders of Judah come up on top of the wall, and I appointed two great choirs, the first proceeding to the right on top of the wall toward the Refuse Gate. NRSV"keep away" For this also remember me, O my God, and have compassion on me according to the greatness of Your lovingkindness. 2When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, she obtained favor in his sight; and the king extended to Esther the golden scepter which was in his hand. 14When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: "Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.". 6. .in the seventh year of his reign", 2:18 "he also made a holiday for the provinces", 2:19 "when the virgins were gathered together the second time", 2:21 "while Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate", "Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite", 3:2 "bowed down and paid homage to Haman; for so the king had commanded concerning him", 3:7 "the first month, which is the month of Nisan", "in the twelfth year of King Ahasuerus", "Pur, that is the lot, was cast before Haman from day to day and month to month", 3:8 "their laws are different from those of all other people", "and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver into the hands of those who carry on the king's business, to put into the king's treasuries", 3:10 "the king took his signet ring from his hand", 3:11 "and the king said to Haman, 'The silver is yours'", 3:12 "on the thirteenth day of the first month", 3:13 "to destroy, to kill and to annihilate", 4:1 "he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went in the midst of the city and wailed loudly and bitterly", 4:14 "relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place", "And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this", "you and your father's house will perish", 4:16 "do not eat or drink for three days", 5:1 "on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes", "and stood in the inner court of the king's palace in the front of the king's rooms", "extended to Esther the golden scepter", "even to half of the kingdom will be given to you", 5:9 "Haman went out that day glad and pleased of heart", "he did not stand up or tremble before him", 5:13 "Yet all of this does not satisfy me every time I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate", 6:6 "'What is to be for the man whom the king desires to honor'", "and do so for Mordecai the Jew who is sitting at the king's gate", "to be destroyed, to be killed and to be annihilated", 7:7 "and the king arose in his anger from drinking wine", 7:8 "falling on the couch where Esther was", 8:1 "On that day King Ahasuerus gave the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews", "for Esther had disclosed what he was to her", 8:2 "the king took off his signet ring.
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