To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
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Proverbs 20:7
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
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Proverbs 19:1
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
ESTHER
TITLE
The Hebrew name for Esther is Hadassah, meaning “Myrtle.” The name Esther is probably derived from
the Persian word “Ester,” meaning “Star,” or “Stara.” The title is for the heroine and main character of
the book, Esther.
AUTHOR
Controversial. Jewish tradition names Ezra, Mordecai, and other men of the Great Synagogue as possible
authors.
DATE
@ 475 BC. Chronologically, the book predates both the book of Ezra and Nehemiah by about 30 years.
Some believe Esther made the work of Ezra and Nehemiah possible. Persian King Ahasuerus, or Xerxes (@
460 BC), prepared for an expedition against Greece, fighting against Thermopylae and Salamis (@ 460
BC). Ahasuerus deposed Vashti as Queen in @ 462 BC and married Esther in @ 458 BC after returning
from his expedition against Greece (Esther 1:3; 2:16).
THEME
- History of the salvation of the nation of Judah.
- Record and explanation of the feast of Purim.
- Record of an inspiring story of specific people of God.