Psalm 45 is unique in several ways, beginning with the title. It is the first of only four psalms to use have been written with the style or tune of āLiliesā (Psalms 60 and 69 by David and Psalm 80 by Asaph are the others). Outside of these psalms, the term āliliesā has limited use […]
Chapter eight begins with yet another revelation for the king. Not only had Mordecai saved his life, but he was also Estherās cousin, part of the group Haman wanted to exterminate (Esther 8:1-8). It seems that the king took over Hamanās estate, since he officially committed treason, and gave it to Esther. To Mordecai he
Chapter six contains the plot twist of the story. At this point the reader might assume that the Jews may have to fight for their survival, and most of them would probably make it, but Mordecai was certainly doomed. The only way for Mordecai to be saved would be for something to happen to Haman,
