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Esther: Fasts on Account of the Decree to Destroy the Israelites Esther 4:1

When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly.

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Esther: Fasts on Account of the Decree to Destroy the Israelites Esther 5:1

On the third day, Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance.

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Esther: Fasts on Account of the Decree to Destroy the Israelites Esther 6:1

That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him.

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Esther: Fasts on Account of the Decree to Destroy the Israelites Esther 7:1

So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen,

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Esther: Fasts on Account of the Decree to Destroy the Israelites Esther 8:1

That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the king’s presence because Esther had revealed his relation to her.

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Esther: Fasts on Account of the Decree to Destroy the Israelites Esther 9:1

On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but their plan was overturned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them.

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