以斯帖記 5:1-4 CUNPTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 5:1-8

Here is, I. Esther's bold approach to the king, Est. 5:1. When the time appointed for their fast was finished she lost no time, but on the third day, when the impression of her devotions were fresh upon her spirit, she addressed the king. When the heart is enlarged in communion with God it will be emboldened in doing and suffering for him. Some think that the three days? fast was only one whole day and two whole nights, in all which time they did not take any food at all, and that this is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:1

Now it came to pass on the third day ,.... Of the fast; though the former Targum paraphrases it the third day of the passover, the sixteenth of Nisan; see Gill on Esther 4:17 , though it is probable this was nearer the time fixed for the destruction of the Jews, see Esther 8:9 , yet the Jews have fixed the fast of Esther on that very day, the thirteenth of Adar F6 Vid Reland. Antiqu. Heb. par. 4. c. 13. sect. 5. : that Esther put on her royal apparel ; in order to go in to the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:2

And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight ,.... Which no doubt was of God, who has the hearts of kings in his hand, and turns them as he pleases; the king had not called her for thirty days past, or more, which showed coolness of affection to her, and now she transgressed a law by coming uncalled for, which might have provoked his wrath; and for a lesser matter than this was Vashti divorced; but yet his mind was inclined to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:3

Then said the king unto her, what wilt thou, Queen Esther ?.... He supposed she had some business with him, some suit to make to him, by her coming in this manner: and what is thy request ? signifying he was ready to grant it, be it what it would: it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom ; as it was usual with the Persian kings to give their wives cities for certain purposes; see Gill on Esther 2:18 , here Ahasuerus, out of his great affection to Esther, offers half... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:4

And Esther answered, if it seem good unto the king ,.... She humbly submits it to his pleasure, suggesting it would be exceeding grateful to her, could it be granted: let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him ; for the king; and supposing it would be acceptable to him, and the rather engage him to come to it, she invited his favourite; and chiefly, that she might have an opportunity of accusing him before the king to his face, and when alone. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 5:1

On the third day - Most probably the third day of the fast which she has prescribed to Mordecai and the Jews. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 5:2

She obtained favor in his sight - The Septuagint represents "the king as being at first greatly enraged when he saw Esther, because she had dared to appear before him unveiled, and she, perceiving this, was so terrified that she fainted away; on which the king, touched with tenderness, sprung from his throne, took her up in his arms, laid the golden scepter on her neck, and spoke to her in the most endearing manner." This is more circumstantial than the Hebrew, but is not contrary... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 5:4

Let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet - It was necessary to invite Haman to prevent his suspicion, and that he might not take any hasty step which might have prevented the execution of the great design. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1

On the third day . The third day from that on which Esther and Mordecai had communicated together through Hatach ( Esther 4:5-17 ). Esther put on her royal apparel . This is certainly the meaning, though the elliptical phrase used is uncommon. Esther, while she fasted, had worn some garb of woe; now she laid it aside, and appeared once more in all the splendour of her royal robes. She took up her position directly in front of the king's apartment, with the object of attracting his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1

A royal throne. This verse is full of royalty. Esther put on "her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of "the king ' s house." "The king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house." This royal, throne,, may suggest to us some thoughts concerning the throne of "the King of kings. I. This royal throne must be approached with REVERENCE . The blessed and only Potentate sits thereon. Before his seat it behoves the creatures of his power to fall prostrate in... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 5:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 5:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 5:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 5:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 5:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1

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