Esther 7:5 · KJV
"Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so?"
King James Version
What does Esther 7:5 mean? →Passage Context
3Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request:
4For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king's damage.
5Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so?
6And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen.
7And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to authority when you know something is wrong?
2
What does it mean for you to seek justice?
3
When have you had to confront someone in power?
Life Application
justice
Be bold in addressing wrongs you see in your environment.
integrity
Stand firm in your values, even when it’s uncomfortable.
People in This Verse
AhasuerusOT
Ahasuerus is the king of Persia who ruled during the time of Esther. He is known for his lavish lifestyle and significant decisions that impacted the Jewish people.
First appearance: Esther 1:1
EstherOT
Esther, originally named Hadassah, was a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. Her story illustrates themes of bravery and identity.
First appearance: Esther 2:5
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