Esther 9:5 · KJV
"Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them."
King James Version
What does Esther 9:5 mean? →Passage Context
3And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them.
4For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.
5Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them.
6And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.
7And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,
Reflection Questions
1
How do you deal with conflict in your life?
2
What does justice mean to you in difficult situations?
3
When have you had to stand up against opposition?
Life Application
justice
Think about how you can advocate for justice in your community and stand up for those who are oppressed.
strength
Reflect on the strength you draw from your faith when facing adversities.
Places in This Verse
Shushan(Susa, Iran today)
Shushan was the capital of the Persian Empire, known for its grandeur and significance in Jewish history during the exile.
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