How does Esther 9:7 demonstrate God's justice against Haman's sons? Scripture Focus “and Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha” (Esther 9:7) Setting the Stage: Haman’s Wicked Legacy • Haman, “the son of Hammedatha the Agagite” (Esther 3:1), descended from King Agag of Amalek, a people God had sworn to blot out for their unprovoked attack on Israel (Exodus 17:14–16; Deuteronomy 25:17-19). • His murderous decree (Esther 3:8-15) aimed to annihilate every Jew across the empire. • God reversed the scheme, elevating Mordecai, exposing Haman’s plot, and bringing Haman to the very gallows he built for Mordecai (Esther 7:9-10). The Significance of the Names • Verse 7 begins a roll call of Haman’s ten sons. By listing each name, Scripture: – Highlights the thoroughness of divine justice—no unnamed, overlooked accomplice. – Personalizes judgment; each son identified with the father’s wicked lineage. – Shows historical accuracy; the writer records verifiable details. Justice Fulfilled: Answers to Ancient Prophecies • 1 Samuel 15:2-3, 33—Saul spared Agag, king of Amalek, and failed to finish God’s command; Samuel declared, “As your sword has made women childless, so your mother will be childless among women.” • Centuries later, Haman, an Agagite, suffers the same fate, and his line is cut off on one day (Esther 9:12-14). • God’s long-term faithfulness is seen: what He vowed in Exodus and Deuteronomy He completes in Esther. Covenant Faithfulness on Display • Psalm 37:12-13—“The wicked plot against the righteous… but the Lord laughs at him, for He sees his day is coming.” • Galatians 6:7—“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, he will reap.” • Romans 12:19—“Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” These passages echo the truth exhibited in Esther 9:7: God defends His people and repays evil. Personal Takeaways • God’s justice may seem delayed, but it is never denied. • He remembers names and deeds—righteous or wicked—and judges accordingly. • The preservation of His people testifies to His unwavering covenant love. • Every detail in Scripture, even a list of names, carries purpose and reveals His character. |
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