Esther 7:6
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse, Esther tells the king that Haman is the enemy who is plotting against her and her people. Haman becomes very scared when he realizes the king knows about his plans. This verse highlights the confrontation between good and evil.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if your friend was secretly planning something mean to you, but you found out and told your parents about it. That’s what Esther did. She told the king, and the mean person, Haman, got really scared because he knew he was caught.
歴史的背景
The book of Esther was likely written in the 5th century BC. It is traditionally attributed to Mordecai and Esther, but the exact author is unknown. The book was written for the Jewish people living in Persia, providing them with a story of deliverance and hope in a foreign land.
今日への適用
Think about a situation where you have to stand up for yourself or someone else against someone who is being unfair. Esther's bravery can inspire us to speak up when we see injustice, even if it's scary.