And Hathach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai, revealing the contents of Mordecai's message to Esther and creating the moment where she learns both of the threat to her people and of Mordecai's expectation that she will act to prevent their annihilation. This communication of Mordecai's demand transforms Esther from a queen living in apparent security within the palace to a woman confronted with the knowledge that her people face destruction and that she bears a responsibility to intervene.

COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS

Publish a note on this verse