Esther 6:1

On that night the king was unable to sleep, so he gave orders to bring the books that recorded memorable deeds, and they were read before the king.

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On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.

In Context

2It was found recorded how Mordecai had furnished information regarding Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s attendants who guarded the entrance of the palace, who had attempted to kill King Ahasuerus.

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Cross References

Esther 2:22But Mordecai learned of the conspiracy and disclosed it to Queen Esther, and she told the king on Mordecai’s behalf.

Esther 5:8“If I have won the king’s favor and if it seems best to the king to grant my petition and to accede to my request, my petition and my request are that the king and Haman come to the banquet which I will prepare for them. Tomorrow I will answer the king’s question as he wishes.”

Romans 11:33Oh! The unfathomable wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgments, how untraceable his ways! Yes –

Matthew Henry on Esther 6:1

It is a very surprising scene that opens in this chapter. Haman, when he hoped to be Mordecai's judge, was made his page, to his great confusion and mortification; and thus way was made for the defeat of Haman's plot and the deliverance of the Jews. I. The providence of God recommends Mordecai in the night to the king's favour, ver. 1-3 . II. Haman, who came to incense the king against him, is employed as an instrument of the king's favour to him, ver. 4-11 . III. From this his friends read him his doom, which is… Read the whole commentary →

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