Esther (Greek) 12
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Mordecai Saves the King's Life
12[1] That night,#12.1 That night: Or “One night.” Mordecai was in the palace courtyard. He was resting not far from Gabatha and Tharra, the two officers who were on guard duty. 13[2] Mordecai overheard them talking, and as he listened carefully, he realized they were planning to murder King Artaxerxes.
Mordecai warned Artaxerxes about the plot to kill him. 14[3] The two officers confessed when Artaxerxes questioned them, and so he gave orders for them to be put to death. 15[4] He also ordered that a report of these events be written in his records, and Mordecai also wrote down what had happened. 16[5] Artaxerxes appointed Mordecai to a position#12.5 position: Or “a higher position.” in the royal court and gave him a reward.
17[6] Haman son of Hammedatha#12.6 Haman son of Hammedatha: The Greek text adds “a Bougean.” However, the meaning of this term is not known. was one of the king's most honored officials, and he became angry because the two officers had been put to death. So he decided to find a way to harm Mordecai and all the Jewish people.
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Esther (Greek) 12
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Mordecai Saves the King's Life
12[1] That night,#12.1 That night: Or “One night.” Mordecai was in the palace courtyard. He was resting not far from Gabatha and Tharra, the two officers who were on guard duty. 13[2] Mordecai overheard them talking, and as he listened carefully, he realized they were planning to murder King Artaxerxes.
Mordecai warned Artaxerxes about the plot to kill him. 14[3] The two officers confessed when Artaxerxes questioned them, and so he gave orders for them to be put to death. 15[4] He also ordered that a report of these events be written in his records, and Mordecai also wrote down what had happened. 16[5] Artaxerxes appointed Mordecai to a position#12.5 position: Or “a higher position.” in the royal court and gave him a reward.
17[6] Haman son of Hammedatha#12.6 Haman son of Hammedatha: The Greek text adds “a Bougean.” However, the meaning of this term is not known. was one of the king's most honored officials, and he became angry because the two officers had been put to death. So he decided to find a way to harm Mordecai and all the Jewish people.
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