Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: Esther 9:1-19

In Esther 9:1-19 (Act 7) we are shown 2 descriptions of Holy War.

1. Holy War is described in general terms.
1. God granted victory to the Jews.
1. God gave them mastery over their enemies on the proper day (v. 1).
2. God caused their enemies not to be able to stand before them (v. 2).
3. God caused the leaders to side with them instead of against them (v. 3).
4. God gave them victory by the sword (v. 5).
2. God gave Mordecai increasing fame (v. 4).
2. Holy War is described in specific terms.
1. 500 men killed in Susa’s citadel (vs. 6-11).
2. Esther petitions the king.
1. For an extension of the edict (vs. 12-13a).
2. For Haman’s sons to be hanged (vs. 13b-14).
3. 300 more enemies killed in Susa (v. 15).
4. 75, 000 enemies killed kingdom-wide (v. 16)
5. Victory is celebrated with resting, feasting, rejoicing & giving (vs. 17-19).