Esther 4:8 Mordecai also gave Hathak a copy of the order. It commanded people to wipe out the Jews. The order had been sent from Susa. Mordecai told Hathak to show the ...

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New International Reader's Version - Mordecai also gave Hathak a copy of the order. It commanded people to wipe out the Jews. The order had been sent from Susa. Mordecai told Hathak to show the order to Esther. He wanted Hathak to explain it to her. Mordecai told him to tell her to go and beg the king for mercy. Mordecai wanted her to make an appeal to the king for her people.
新标点和合本 - 又将所抄写传遍书珊城要灭绝犹大人的旨意交给哈他革，要给以斯帖看，又要给她说明，并嘱咐她进去见王，为本族的人在王面前恳切祈求。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 又把那传遍书珊、要灭绝犹太人的谕旨抄本交给哈他革，要他给以斯帖看，并向她说明，嘱咐她去晋见王，向王恳求，为本族的人在王面前请命。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 又把那传遍书珊、要灭绝犹太人的谕旨抄本交给哈他革，要他给以斯帖看，并向她说明，嘱咐她去晋见王，向王恳求，为本族的人在王面前请命。
当代译本 - 末底改还把一份在书珊城颁布的要消灭犹太人的谕旨抄本交给哈他革，让他给以斯帖看并说明原委，嘱咐她去见王，为自己的同胞向王求情。
圣经新译本 - 末底改又把在书珊城颁布要毁灭犹大人的谕旨抄本，交给了哈他革，要他给以斯帖看，并且要给她说明，吩咐她进宫见王，向王求情，为自己的族人在王面前恳求。
中文标准译本 - 末迪凯又把一份在苏萨颁布要除灭犹太人的法令文书的副本交给哈塔革，要哈塔革给以斯帖看，向她说明，并吩咐她去见王，向王恳求，在王面前为她的民族求情。
现代标点和合本 - 又将所抄写传遍书珊城，要灭绝犹大人的旨意交给哈他革，要给以斯帖看，又要给她说明，并嘱咐她进去见王，为本族的人在王面前恳切祈求。
和合本（拼音版） - 又将所抄写传遍书珊城要灭绝犹大人的旨意交给哈他革，要给以斯帖看，又要给她说明，并嘱咐她进去见王，为本族的人在王面前恳切祈求。
New International Version - He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict for their annihilation, which had been published in Susa, to show to Esther and explain it to her, and he told him to instruct her to go into the king’s presence to beg for mercy and plead with him for her people.
English Standard Version - Mordecai also gave him a copy of the written decree issued in Susa for their destruction, that he might show it to Esther and explain it to her and command her to go to the king to beg his favor and plead with him on behalf of her people.
New Living Translation - Mordecai gave Hathach a copy of the decree issued in Susa that called for the death of all Jews. He asked Hathach to show it to Esther and explain the situation to her. He also asked Hathach to direct her to go to the king to beg for mercy and plead for her people.
Christian Standard Bible - Mordecai also gave him a copy of the written decree issued in Susa ordering their destruction, so that Hathach might show it to Esther, explain it to her, and command her to approach the king, implore his favor, and plead with him personally for her people.
New American Standard Bible - He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict which had been issued in Susa for their annihilation, so that he might show Esther and inform her, and to order her to go in to the king to implore his favor and plead with him for her people.
New King James Version - He also gave him a copy of the written decree for their destruction, which was given at Shushan, that he might show it to Esther and explain it to her, and that he might command her to go in to the king to make supplication to him and plead before him for her people.
Amplified Bible - Mordecai also gave him a copy of the text of the decree which had been issued in Susa for the Jews destruction, so that he might show Esther and explain it to her, and order her to go in to the king to seek his favor and plead with him for [the lives of] her people.
American Standard Version - Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given out in Shushan to destroy them, to show it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him, for her people.
King James Version - Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him for her people.
New English Translation - He also gave him a written copy of the law that had been disseminated in Susa for their destruction so that he could show it to Esther and talk to her about it. He also gave instructions that she should go to the king to implore him and petition him on behalf of her people.
World English Bible - He also gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given out in Susa to destroy them, to show it to Esther, and to declare it to her, and to urge her to go in to the king, to make supplication to him, and to make request before him, for her people.
新標點和合本 - 又將所抄寫傳遍書珊城要滅絕猶大人的旨意交給哈他革，要給以斯帖看，又要給她說明，並囑咐她進去見王，為本族的人在王面前懇切祈求。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 又把那傳遍書珊、要滅絕猶太人的諭旨抄本交給哈他革，要他給以斯帖看，並向她說明，囑咐她去晉見王，向王懇求，為本族的人在王面前請命。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 又把那傳遍書珊、要滅絕猶太人的諭旨抄本交給哈他革，要他給以斯帖看，並向她說明，囑咐她去晉見王，向王懇求，為本族的人在王面前請命。
當代譯本 - 末底改還把一份在書珊城頒佈的要消滅猶太人的諭旨抄本交給哈他革，讓他給以斯帖看並說明原委，囑咐她去見王，為自己的同胞向王求情。
聖經新譯本 - 末底改又把在書珊城頒布要毀滅猶大人的諭旨抄本，交給了哈他革，要他給以斯帖看，並且要給她說明，吩咐她進宮見王，向王求情，為自己的族人在王面前懇求。
呂振中譯本 - 末底改也將書珊宮堡所頒布要除滅猶大人的詔書勅令本子交給哈他革，要給以斯帖看，又要給他說明，並吩咐她進去見王，向王乞哀求憐，為本族之民在王面前懇求。
中文標準譯本 - 末迪凱又把一份在蘇薩頒布要除滅猶太人的法令文書的副本交給哈塔革，要哈塔革給以斯帖看，向她說明，並吩咐她去見王，向王懇求，在王面前為她的民族求情。
現代標點和合本 - 又將所抄寫傳遍書珊城，要滅絕猶大人的旨意交給哈他革，要給以斯帖看，又要給她說明，並囑咐她進去見王，為本族的人在王面前懇切祈求。
文理和合譯本 - 又將書珊所頒滅猶大人之詔、付與哈他革、請呈於以斯帖、明告此事、且囑其入覲、為己族祈求於王前、
文理委辦譯本 - 書山城中、王詔已頒、欲赤猶大族、請以斯詔、陳於后前、囑其見王、為民求恩。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 書珊城中王詔已頒、欲滅猶大人、末底改以詔稿付哈他革、請呈於以斯帖前、勸其見王、為同族人、在王前哀乞懇求、
Nueva Versión Internacional - También le dio una copia del texto del edicto promulgado en Susa, el cual ordenaba el exterminio, para que se lo mostrara a Ester, se lo explicara, y le ordenara que se presentara ante el rey para implorar clemencia e interceder en favor de su pueblo.
현대인의 성경 - 그리고 유다 사람을 몰살하라고 수산성에 내린 조서 사본을 하닥에게 주며 이 모든 상황을 에스더에게 설명하고 에스더가 황제에게 가서 자기 민족을 구해 달라는 간청을 하게 해 달라고 부탁하였다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Он дал ему и копию текста указа об их искоренении, который был обнародован в Сузах, чтобы он показал его Есфири, разъяснил ей и побудил ее пойти к царю – молить его о милости и просить за свой народ.
Восточный перевод - Он дал ему и копию текста указа об их искоренении, который был обнародован в Сузах, чтобы он показал его Есфири, разъяснил ей и побудил её пойти к царю – молить его о милости и просить за свой народ.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Он дал ему и копию текста указа об их искоренении, который был обнародован в Сузах, чтобы он показал его Есфири, разъяснил ей и побудил её пойти к царю – молить его о милости и просить за свой народ.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Он дал ему и копию текста указа об их искоренении, который был обнародован в Шушане, чтобы он показал его Есфири, разъяснил ей и побудил её пойти к царю – молить его о милости и просить за свой народ.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il lui remit aussi une copie du texte de l’édit d’extermination qui avait été publié dans Suse pour qu’il la montre à Esther, l’informe de la situation et lui communique l’ordre de se rendre chez l’empereur afin d’implorer sa pitié et de le supplier en faveur de son peuple.
リビングバイブル - モルデカイは、ユダヤ人殺しを命じる勅令の写しを渡し、エステルに見せてほしいと頼みました。そして、エステル自ら王の前に出て、同胞のために命乞いをするようにとことづけたのです。
Nova Versão Internacional - Deu-lhe também uma cópia do decreto que falava do extermínio e que tinha sido anunciado em Susã, para que ele o mostrasse a Ester e insistisse com ela para que fosse à presença do rei implorar misericórdia e interceder em favor do seu povo.
Hoffnung für alle - Außerdem übergab Mordechai dem Eunuchen eine Abschrift des königlichen Erlasses, in dem die Vernichtung der Juden angeordnet wurde. Hatach sollte sie Königin Esther zeigen, ihr alles erzählen und sie bitten, beim König für ihr Volk um Gnade zu flehen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Ông cũng trao Ha-thác bản sao sắc lệnh về việc tiêu diệt người Do Thái, dặn Ha-thác đưa Ê-xơ-tê đọc, để bà hiểu rõ tình hình, và bảo bà phải đến ra mắt vua, van xin cho dân tộc.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - โมรเดคัยยังมอบสำเนาพระราชโองการที่ประกาศในป้อมเมืองสุสาให้ทำลายล้างชาวยิวแก่ฮาธาค กำชับให้นำไปมอบแด่เอสเธอร์และให้ทูลความเป็นไป พร้อมทั้งให้ฮาธาคเร่งพระนางให้เสด็จไปเข้าเฝ้ากษัตริย์ เพื่อทูลวิงวอนสำหรับพี่น้องร่วมชาติของพระนาง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - โมร์เดคัยได้ให้สำเนากฤษฎีกาที่ประกาศในสุสาที่จะกวาดล้างพวกเขา เขาจะได้ให้เอสเธอร์ดู และรายงานให้เธอทราบ และสั่งเขาให้ขอเธอเข้าเฝ้ากษัตริย์ เพื่ออ้อนวอนขอความกรุณาจากท่าน ในนามของประชาชนของเธอ

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1 Timothy 6:13 - God gives life to everything. Christ Jesus told the truth when he was a witness in front of Pontius Pilate. In the sight of God and Christ, I give you a command.
Esther 8:6 - I couldn’t stand by and see the horrible trouble that would fall on my people! I couldn’t stand to see my family destroyed!”
Proverbs 21:1 - In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is like a stream of water. The Lord directs it toward all those who please him.
Nehemiah 2:3 - But I said to the king, “May you live forever! Why shouldn’t I look sad? The city where my people of long ago are buried has been destroyed. And fire has burned up its gates.”
Nehemiah 2:4 - The king said to me, “What do you want?” I prayed to the God of heaven.
Nehemiah 2:5 - Then I answered the king, “Are you pleased with me, King Artaxerxes? If it pleases you, send me to Judah. Let me go to the city of Jerusalem. That’s where my people are buried. I want to rebuild it.”
Esther 7:3 - Then Queen Esther answered, “Your Majesty, I hope you will be pleased to let me live. That’s what I want. Please spare my people. That’s my appeal to you.
Esther 7:4 - My people and I have been sold to be destroyed. We’ve been sold to be killed and wiped out. Suppose we had only been sold as male and female slaves. Then I wouldn’t have said anything. That kind of suffering wouldn’t be a good enough reason to bother you.”
Acts 12:20 - He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they got together and asked for a meeting with him. This was because they depended on the king’s country to supply them with food. They gained the support of Blastus and then asked for peace. Blastus was a trusted personal servant of the king.
Proverbs 16:14 - An angry king can order your death. But a wise person will try to calm him down.
Proverbs 16:15 - When a king’s face is happy, it means life. His favor is like rain in the spring.
1 Timothy 6:17 - Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud. Tell them not to put their hope in riches. Wealth is so uncertain. Command those who are rich to put their hope in God. He richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
Esther 3:14 - A copy of the order had to be sent out as law. It had to be sent to every territory in the kingdom. It had to be announced to the people of every nation. Then they would be ready for that day.
Esther 3:15 - The king commanded the messengers to go out. So they did. The order was sent out from the fort of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink wine. But the people in the city were bewildered.
Esther 2:20 - Esther had kept her family history a secret. She hadn’t told anyone who her people were. Mordecai had told her not to. She continued to follow his directions. That’s what she had always done when he was bringing her up.
Job 9:15 - Even if I hadn’t done anything wrong, I couldn’t answer him. I could only beg my Judge to have mercy on me.
Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job in the palace. Being calm can overcome what you have done against him.

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New International Reader's Version - Mordecai also gave Hathak a copy of the order. It commanded people to wipe out the Jews. The order had been sent from Susa. Mordecai told Hathak to show the order to Esther. He wanted Hathak to explain it to her. Mordecai told him to tell her to go and beg the king for mercy. Mordecai wanted her to make an appeal to the king for her people.
新标点和合本 - 又将所抄写传遍书珊城要灭绝犹大人的旨意交给哈他革，要给以斯帖看，又要给她说明，并嘱咐她进去见王，为本族的人在王面前恳切祈求。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 又把那传遍书珊、要灭绝犹太人的谕旨抄本交给哈他革，要他给以斯帖看，并向她说明，嘱咐她去晋见王，向王恳求，为本族的人在王面前请命。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 又把那传遍书珊、要灭绝犹太人的谕旨抄本交给哈他革，要他给以斯帖看，并向她说明，嘱咐她去晋见王，向王恳求，为本族的人在王面前请命。
当代译本 - 末底改还把一份在书珊城颁布的要消灭犹太人的谕旨抄本交给哈他革，让他给以斯帖看并说明原委，嘱咐她去见王，为自己的同胞向王求情。
圣经新译本 - 末底改又把在书珊城颁布要毁灭犹大人的谕旨抄本，交给了哈他革，要他给以斯帖看，并且要给她说明，吩咐她进宫见王，向王求情，为自己的族人在王面前恳求。
中文标准译本 - 末迪凯又把一份在苏萨颁布要除灭犹太人的法令文书的副本交给哈塔革，要哈塔革给以斯帖看，向她说明，并吩咐她去见王，向王恳求，在王面前为她的民族求情。
现代标点和合本 - 又将所抄写传遍书珊城，要灭绝犹大人的旨意交给哈他革，要给以斯帖看，又要给她说明，并嘱咐她进去见王，为本族的人在王面前恳切祈求。
和合本（拼音版） - 又将所抄写传遍书珊城要灭绝犹大人的旨意交给哈他革，要给以斯帖看，又要给她说明，并嘱咐她进去见王，为本族的人在王面前恳切祈求。
New International Version - He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict for their annihilation, which had been published in Susa, to show to Esther and explain it to her, and he told him to instruct her to go into the king’s presence to beg for mercy and plead with him for her people.
English Standard Version - Mordecai also gave him a copy of the written decree issued in Susa for their destruction, that he might show it to Esther and explain it to her and command her to go to the king to beg his favor and plead with him on behalf of her people.
New Living Translation - Mordecai gave Hathach a copy of the decree issued in Susa that called for the death of all Jews. He asked Hathach to show it to Esther and explain the situation to her. He also asked Hathach to direct her to go to the king to beg for mercy and plead for her people.
Christian Standard Bible - Mordecai also gave him a copy of the written decree issued in Susa ordering their destruction, so that Hathach might show it to Esther, explain it to her, and command her to approach the king, implore his favor, and plead with him personally for her people.
New American Standard Bible - He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict which had been issued in Susa for their annihilation, so that he might show Esther and inform her, and to order her to go in to the king to implore his favor and plead with him for her people.
New King James Version - He also gave him a copy of the written decree for their destruction, which was given at Shushan, that he might show it to Esther and explain it to her, and that he might command her to go in to the king to make supplication to him and plead before him for her people.
Amplified Bible - Mordecai also gave him a copy of the text of the decree which had been issued in Susa for the Jews destruction, so that he might show Esther and explain it to her, and order her to go in to the king to seek his favor and plead with him for [the lives of] her people.
American Standard Version - Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given out in Shushan to destroy them, to show it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him, for her people.
King James Version - Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him for her people.
New English Translation - He also gave him a written copy of the law that had been disseminated in Susa for their destruction so that he could show it to Esther and talk to her about it. He also gave instructions that she should go to the king to implore him and petition him on behalf of her people.
World English Bible - He also gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given out in Susa to destroy them, to show it to Esther, and to declare it to her, and to urge her to go in to the king, to make supplication to him, and to make request before him, for her people.
新標點和合本 - 又將所抄寫傳遍書珊城要滅絕猶大人的旨意交給哈他革，要給以斯帖看，又要給她說明，並囑咐她進去見王，為本族的人在王面前懇切祈求。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 又把那傳遍書珊、要滅絕猶太人的諭旨抄本交給哈他革，要他給以斯帖看，並向她說明，囑咐她去晉見王，向王懇求，為本族的人在王面前請命。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 又把那傳遍書珊、要滅絕猶太人的諭旨抄本交給哈他革，要他給以斯帖看，並向她說明，囑咐她去晉見王，向王懇求，為本族的人在王面前請命。
當代譯本 - 末底改還把一份在書珊城頒佈的要消滅猶太人的諭旨抄本交給哈他革，讓他給以斯帖看並說明原委，囑咐她去見王，為自己的同胞向王求情。
聖經新譯本 - 末底改又把在書珊城頒布要毀滅猶大人的諭旨抄本，交給了哈他革，要他給以斯帖看，並且要給她說明，吩咐她進宮見王，向王求情，為自己的族人在王面前懇求。
呂振中譯本 - 末底改也將書珊宮堡所頒布要除滅猶大人的詔書勅令本子交給哈他革，要給以斯帖看，又要給他說明，並吩咐她進去見王，向王乞哀求憐，為本族之民在王面前懇求。
中文標準譯本 - 末迪凱又把一份在蘇薩頒布要除滅猶太人的法令文書的副本交給哈塔革，要哈塔革給以斯帖看，向她說明，並吩咐她去見王，向王懇求，在王面前為她的民族求情。
現代標點和合本 - 又將所抄寫傳遍書珊城，要滅絕猶大人的旨意交給哈他革，要給以斯帖看，又要給她說明，並囑咐她進去見王，為本族的人在王面前懇切祈求。
文理和合譯本 - 又將書珊所頒滅猶大人之詔、付與哈他革、請呈於以斯帖、明告此事、且囑其入覲、為己族祈求於王前、
文理委辦譯本 - 書山城中、王詔已頒、欲赤猶大族、請以斯詔、陳於后前、囑其見王、為民求恩。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 書珊城中王詔已頒、欲滅猶大人、末底改以詔稿付哈他革、請呈於以斯帖前、勸其見王、為同族人、在王前哀乞懇求、
Nueva Versión Internacional - También le dio una copia del texto del edicto promulgado en Susa, el cual ordenaba el exterminio, para que se lo mostrara a Ester, se lo explicara, y le ordenara que se presentara ante el rey para implorar clemencia e interceder en favor de su pueblo.
현대인의 성경 - 그리고 유다 사람을 몰살하라고 수산성에 내린 조서 사본을 하닥에게 주며 이 모든 상황을 에스더에게 설명하고 에스더가 황제에게 가서 자기 민족을 구해 달라는 간청을 하게 해 달라고 부탁하였다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Он дал ему и копию текста указа об их искоренении, который был обнародован в Сузах, чтобы он показал его Есфири, разъяснил ей и побудил ее пойти к царю – молить его о милости и просить за свой народ.
Восточный перевод - Он дал ему и копию текста указа об их искоренении, который был обнародован в Сузах, чтобы он показал его Есфири, разъяснил ей и побудил её пойти к царю – молить его о милости и просить за свой народ.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Он дал ему и копию текста указа об их искоренении, который был обнародован в Сузах, чтобы он показал его Есфири, разъяснил ей и побудил её пойти к царю – молить его о милости и просить за свой народ.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Он дал ему и копию текста указа об их искоренении, который был обнародован в Шушане, чтобы он показал его Есфири, разъяснил ей и побудил её пойти к царю – молить его о милости и просить за свой народ.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il lui remit aussi une copie du texte de l’édit d’extermination qui avait été publié dans Suse pour qu’il la montre à Esther, l’informe de la situation et lui communique l’ordre de se rendre chez l’empereur afin d’implorer sa pitié et de le supplier en faveur de son peuple.
リビングバイブル - モルデカイは、ユダヤ人殺しを命じる勅令の写しを渡し、エステルに見せてほしいと頼みました。そして、エステル自ら王の前に出て、同胞のために命乞いをするようにとことづけたのです。
Nova Versão Internacional - Deu-lhe também uma cópia do decreto que falava do extermínio e que tinha sido anunciado em Susã, para que ele o mostrasse a Ester e insistisse com ela para que fosse à presença do rei implorar misericórdia e interceder em favor do seu povo.
Hoffnung für alle - Außerdem übergab Mordechai dem Eunuchen eine Abschrift des königlichen Erlasses, in dem die Vernichtung der Juden angeordnet wurde. Hatach sollte sie Königin Esther zeigen, ihr alles erzählen und sie bitten, beim König für ihr Volk um Gnade zu flehen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Ông cũng trao Ha-thác bản sao sắc lệnh về việc tiêu diệt người Do Thái, dặn Ha-thác đưa Ê-xơ-tê đọc, để bà hiểu rõ tình hình, và bảo bà phải đến ra mắt vua, van xin cho dân tộc.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - โมรเดคัยยังมอบสำเนาพระราชโองการที่ประกาศในป้อมเมืองสุสาให้ทำลายล้างชาวยิวแก่ฮาธาค กำชับให้นำไปมอบแด่เอสเธอร์และให้ทูลความเป็นไป พร้อมทั้งให้ฮาธาคเร่งพระนางให้เสด็จไปเข้าเฝ้ากษัตริย์ เพื่อทูลวิงวอนสำหรับพี่น้องร่วมชาติของพระนาง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - โมร์เดคัยได้ให้สำเนากฤษฎีกาที่ประกาศในสุสาที่จะกวาดล้างพวกเขา เขาจะได้ให้เอสเธอร์ดู และรายงานให้เธอทราบ และสั่งเขาให้ขอเธอเข้าเฝ้ากษัตริย์ เพื่ออ้อนวอนขอความกรุณาจากท่าน ในนามของประชาชนของเธอ

1 Timothy 6:13 - God gives life to everything. Christ Jesus told the truth when he was a witness in front of Pontius Pilate. In the sight of God and Christ, I give you a command.
Esther 8:6 - I couldn’t stand by and see the horrible trouble that would fall on my people! I couldn’t stand to see my family destroyed!”
Proverbs 21:1 - In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is like a stream of water. The Lord directs it toward all those who please him.
Nehemiah 2:3 - But I said to the king, “May you live forever! Why shouldn’t I look sad? The city where my people of long ago are buried has been destroyed. And fire has burned up its gates.”
Nehemiah 2:4 - The king said to me, “What do you want?” I prayed to the God of heaven.
Nehemiah 2:5 - Then I answered the king, “Are you pleased with me, King Artaxerxes? If it pleases you, send me to Judah. Let me go to the city of Jerusalem. That’s where my people are buried. I want to rebuild it.”
Esther 7:3 - Then Queen Esther answered, “Your Majesty, I hope you will be pleased to let me live. That’s what I want. Please spare my people. That’s my appeal to you.
Esther 7:4 - My people and I have been sold to be destroyed. We’ve been sold to be killed and wiped out. Suppose we had only been sold as male and female slaves. Then I wouldn’t have said anything. That kind of suffering wouldn’t be a good enough reason to bother you.”
Acts 12:20 - He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they got together and asked for a meeting with him. This was because they depended on the king’s country to supply them with food. They gained the support of Blastus and then asked for peace. Blastus was a trusted personal servant of the king.
Proverbs 16:14 - An angry king can order your death. But a wise person will try to calm him down.
Proverbs 16:15 - When a king’s face is happy, it means life. His favor is like rain in the spring.
1 Timothy 6:17 - Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud. Tell them not to put their hope in riches. Wealth is so uncertain. Command those who are rich to put their hope in God. He richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
Esther 3:14 - A copy of the order had to be sent out as law. It had to be sent to every territory in the kingdom. It had to be announced to the people of every nation. Then they would be ready for that day.
Esther 3:15 - The king commanded the messengers to go out. So they did. The order was sent out from the fort of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink wine. But the people in the city were bewildered.
Esther 2:20 - Esther had kept her family history a secret. She hadn’t told anyone who her people were. Mordecai had told her not to. She continued to follow his directions. That’s what she had always done when he was bringing her up.
Job 9:15 - Even if I hadn’t done anything wrong, I couldn’t answer him. I could only beg my Judge to have mercy on me.
Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job in the palace. Being calm can overcome what you have done against him.