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Esther 12:2 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He heard their conversation and searched out their plans. He learned that they were preparing to lay hands on King Ahasuerus; and he informed the king concerning them. "
Esther 12:2
Verse in Context
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1 Mordecai rested quietly in the palace with Gabatha and Tharrha the king’s two chamberlains, eunuchs who guarded the palace.
2 He heard their conversation and searched out their plans. He learned that they were preparing to lay hands on King Ahasuerus; and he informed the king concerning them.
3 The king examined the two chamberlains. They confessed, and were led away and executed.
4 The king wrote these things for a record. Mordecai also wrote concerning these matters.
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Esther 12:1
"Mordecai rested quietly in the palace with Gabatha and Tharrha the king’s two chamberlains, eunuchs who guarded the palace."
Esther 12:3
"The king examined the two chamberlains. They confessed, and were led away and executed."
Esther 12:4
"The king wrote these things for a record. Mordecai also wrote concerning these matters."
Esther 12:5
"The king commanded Mordecai to serve in the palace, and gave gifts for this service."
Esther 12:6
"But Haman the son of Hammedatha the Bougean was honored in the sight of the king, and he endeavored to harm Mordecai and his people, because of the king’s two chamberlains."
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