Day 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Detailed Accounts and Decrees
The chapter provides a detailed account of various groups with specific figures for priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and more. It covers exclusions from the priesthood, the total count of the assembly, contributions for the temple, and introduces the Book of Esther. King Ahasuerus hosts banquets highlighting his splendor and majesty, leading to Queen Vashti's disobedience and Esther becoming the new queen. Mordecai uncovers a plot against the king, emphasizing righteousness, justice, and God's guidance.
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