The Prophetic Parable of Esther

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Chapter 1: A king of kings makes a great feast “for all the chiefs [sarim] and servants of the power of” his realm. Esth. 1:3; cf. Rev. 4, Luke 14:15-16.

The worldly queen, celebrating her own “feast for the women,” is summoned to appear before the king, but she refuses to come. 1:9-12; cf. Luke 14:17-20. This worldly queen is then forever banished from the kingʼs presence, thereby losing her fame and privileges. 1:19, 21; cf. Luke 14:24, Rev. 3:14-18;18:7-8.

Chapter 2: The king thereafter summons beautiful virgins to be gathered to his royal palace. 2:2-4, 8; cf. Luke 14:21-23, Matt. 25:10, Rev. 7:9ff.

A royal marriage takes place with the elect/chosen virgin. 2:16-18; cf. 2 Cor. 11:2, Rev. 19:7-9.

Her earthly elder cousin, who is also her adoptive father, is elevated in earthly authority. 2:19; cf. Rev. 7:3-8 (the 144,000 of Israel).

Chapter 3: A worldly sar/leader becomes exalted over all nations. 3:1; cf. Dan. 7:8, 20, Rev. 13:5. He sets out to destroy the people of YHWH on earth. 3:5ff.; cf. Dan. 7:21, 25, Rev. 13:7.

Chapter 4: Godʼs earthly people are humbled unto fasting and repentance. They are led by the queenʼs earthly elder cousin, who appeals to the queen for help. Ch. 4 (all); cf. Zech. 12:10 – 13:1.

Chapter 5-7: The worldly leader/adversary over-exalts himself, then is suddenly stripped of his power and condemned by the king. Ch. 5-7; cf. Dan. 7:26.

Chapter 8: The king exalts the earthly elder cousin of the queen before the throne, elevating him to the first position of prominence and authority in the realm. 8:1-2ff.; cf. Dan. 7:27, Rev. 14:1-5.

Chapter 9: Godʼs earthly people battle against and defeat their enemies who had planned to destroy them. 9:1-19; cf. Micah 5:5b-9: this is not the Battle of Armageddon.