Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da sa kong Ahasverus til dronning Ester og jøden Mordekai: «Nå har jeg gitt Hamans eiendom til Ester, og han er blitt hengt fordi han ville drepe jødene. Nå kan dere selv lage et skriv. Dere kan skrive det som dere ønsker, og sende det ut i mitt navn. Bruk ringen min som stempel, for det som er skrevet i kongens navn og forseglet med kongens signetring, kan ikke omgjøres.»
What Does This Mean?
King Ahasuerus tells Esther and Mordecai that he has given Esther the property of Haman, who was hanged for his plot against the Jews. The verse highlights the king's decision to punish the enemy of the Jews and reward his loyal subjects.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend, who was mean and wanted to hurt you, got in big trouble and lost everything. The nice person in charge gave your friend's stuff to your mom, who was really kind and helped everyone. That's kind of what happened here!
Historical Background
The book of Esther is part of the Old Testament, written around the 5th century BCE. It details events involving Persian royalty and the Jewish community, particularly the actions of Esther and Mordecai in saving the Jews from Haman's plot.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of standing up for what is right and trusting that justice will prevail. For example, if a colleague is plotting to harm a team, being courageous and seeking help can lead to the problem being resolved and the team being protected.