Esther 5-7: The Trap Is Set

In Esther 5-7, Queen Esther risked her life by approaching King Xerxes to reveal Haman’s plot against the Jews. She invited the king and Haman to two banquets to prepare for the moment. At the second banquet, Esther boldly exposed Haman’s plan and revealed her Jewish identity, shocking Xerxes. Furious, the king ordered Haman to be executed on the gallows Haman built for Mordecai. These chapters emphasize God’s justice and the importance of acting at the right time, as evil ultimately leads to its own downfall.