Esther 5:1-7:10 NIV

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

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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1-3

Self-devotion encouraged. "On the third day," when the fast was over, Esther proceeded to visit the king on her mission of deliverance. We notice here— I. A PROMISE FAITHFULLY KEPT . Whatever tremblings may have visited her heart, Esther gave no signs of hesitation. Good resolutions often fade before the time of performance arrives. Promises are often forgotten or wilfully broken in the presence of danger. 1 . Let us keep truthfully our promises to men. An easy breaking of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1-8

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1-8

Human and Divine sovereignty. Prayer. These verses suggest thoughts on the sovereignty of man and of God, the suggestion being almost entirely one of contrast rather than comparison. I. THE DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN MONARCH AND THAT OF THE DIVINE . "The king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house" ( Esther 5:1 ). The words are suggestive of the exceeding pomp and state with which Persian majesty surrounded itself, of the power it wielded, of the obsequious... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Esther 5:1

Over against the gate - This is the usual situation of the throne in the “throne-room” of an Oriental palace. The monarch, from his raised position, can see into the court through the doorway opposite to him, which is kept open. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 5:1-2

Esther 5:1-2. It came to pass on the third day Of which see the notes on Esther 4:16. Esther put on her royal apparel That she might render herself as amiable in the king’s eyes as she could, and so obtain her request. The king sat upon his royal throne, over against the gate, &c. So that he could see every one that came into the court. And the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre In testimony that he pardoned her presumption, and was ready to grant her request, and... read more

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 5:1-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Esther 5:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 5:1-2

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