Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 2:1-20
B. Esther Elevated 2:1-20The fact that God placed Esther in a position so she could deliver her people-even before they were in danger-shows His far-reaching providence at work for His chosen people. This revelation would have been a great encouragement to the Jews of the postexilic period, as it has been to all believers since then. read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 2:1-4
1. The plan to replace Vashti 2:1-4"Nearly four years have passed since Vashti was deposed. During that time, Ahasuerus directed his ill-fated Greek campaign and came home in humiliation instead of honor." [Note: Ibid., p. 711.] Ahasuerus had second thoughts about having deposed Vashti (Esther 2:1), but he concluded that the action he had taken against her needed to stand. The attendants’ plan doubtless appealed to the king’s ego (Esther 2:2-4). The writer called these men "attendants" rather... read more