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Esther said, An adversary and an enemy, even this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen.
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The Courage of Speaking Truth
Commentators note that Esther's accusation was both courageous and strategic. She didn't just call Haman an enemy of her people, but an adversary to the king himself, exposing how his plot damaged the kingdom. By calling him 'wicked' to his face, she boldly brought the truth into the light, leaving no room for him to hide.
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19th Century
Anglican
Was afraid... . —Shrank back in terror before ... See the use of the word in 1 Chronicles 21:30;[Reference Daniel 8:17…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Esther said, the adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman , &c.] Who was not only an enemy to her and her people…
Presbyterian
If the love of life causes earnest pleadings with those that can only kill the body, how fervent should our prayers be to Him, who is able to destr…
