That night the king could not sleep. And he commanded to bring the book of records, the chronicles of the matter, demonstrating that the king experiences insomnia and that he seeks to distract himself by reviewing the official chronicles of his reign. This seemingly random detail of the king's sleeplessness becomes the occasion for the providential discovery that will set in motion Haman's downfall, illustrating the theological principle that God works through the most ordinary and seemingly accidental circumstances to accomplish His purposes. The king's insomnia and his decision to read the chronicles represent the hand of Providence at work, ensuring that the record of Mordecai's service to the king will be reviewed at precisely the right moment.

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