Esther book commentary on ezekiel in the bible

The holy bible book 17 esther kjv dramatized audio. Read your own bible, the bible as quoted on this site, and my comments. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies.

Esther is the only book in the bible not to mention the name of god. The author of the book of esther is unknown, though some attribute the work to mordecai. Several things in this chapter itself are very instructive and of great use. The prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, experienced a series of seven visions during the period that spans the final destruction of jerusalem. Study the bible online using commentary on esther and more. Recommended sites bible info questions with answers in major world languages. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. The book of esther, also known in hebrew as the scroll megillah, is a book in the third section ketuvim, writings of the jewish tanakh the hebrew bible and in the christian old testament.

John calvin never preached from the book and did not write a commentary on the book. For several decades the new international commentary on the old testament has helped countless people traverse this difficult literary terrain. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year it is very uncertain from whence this computation of time commences. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format. The book of esther is the only book in the bible that does not mention the name of god. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. Laniak is associate professor of old testament at gordonconwell theological seminary, charlotte. When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity. Commentary on esther 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. We might even think that he does not care about us. But the most probable opinion seems to be that which the chaldee paraphrast, archbishop usher, dr.

This is my favorite commentary on any book of holy scripture. Esther 1 is the first chapter of the book of esther in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Commentary on the book of esther by matthew henry old. God also showed ezekiel a picture of a new temple in the future ezekiel chapters 4048. Many of the divine visions that ezekiel shares are relevant to gods plans for reconstructing the present world and restoring his people to our former days in the garden of eden. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.

Ahasuerus perhaps should have known that it was actually he himself who authorized such a plan. Jobes volume is best for those seeking a biblicaltheological commentary on the book of esther. The israel bible is the worlds first tanakh bible centered around the land of israel, the people of israel, and the dynamic relationship between them. Esther is, among the generality of jews, the best known of all the books of the bible p. Watch our overview video on the book of esther, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In the hebrew bible the book of esther is placed in the third main part, that is the writings hebr. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. It is one of the five scrolls megillot in the hebrew bible. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. Ezra, nehemiah, esther understanding the bible commentary. Constable taught at dallas theological seminary for 45 years, and served as the chairman of its bible exposition department for years. The book of esther opens with the description of a grand banquet in the opulent courts of. Esther the niv application commentary kindle edition by jobes, karen h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The unidentified author of this book wrote, in part, to explain and encourage.

When jehoiakims successor, jehoiachin, surrendered in 597, nebuchadnezzar appointed zedekiah king and deported to babylon jehoiachin and the royal family, along with members of the upper class, including ezekiel the priest. Read the book of esther from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Too many students go to the commentary before they go to the book or even the author of the book. It relates the story of a hebrew woman in persia, born as hadassah but known as esther, who becomes queen of persia and thwarts a genocide. The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. For those reasons and others i will never have a huge library. Listen to this description in the five megilloth, a jewish commentary published by the soncino press. The status of esther as a canonical book of the bible has historically been under dispute. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible.

He was the one who gave authorization to haman to carry out this plot esther 3. In esther, god providentially uses two exiled israelites to rescue his. Summary the book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. Esther free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Read esther commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. God would send someone from davids family to be their leader ezekiel 37. Esther 12 commentary esther 34 commentary esther 57 commentary esther 810 commentary. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Here, on the other hand, as probably at the commencement of ezekiel and jonah, it only denotes a connexion in the writers own mind with preceding history in general or with the period of ahasuerus in particular. Esther the niv application commentary kindle edition. For personal study, i suggest you start at the beginning of a chapter or book.

Her name was hadassah, but you might know her by the name of esther, the one for whom the book in the bible. Book of esther overview insight for living ministries. God himself would return to this temple ezekiel 43. This premier commentary series enjoys a worldwide readership of scholars, pastors, priests, rabbis, and serious bible students. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Study esther using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. His presence permeates much of the story, as though he were behind the scenes coordinating coincidences and circumstances to make his will happen. Still, she became one of the most beloved queens and women of the bible.

An exposition, with practical observations, of the book of esther chapter 1. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. An invaluable guide to traversing the books of jeremiah, ezekiel, daniel, esther, ezra. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Esther is read during the purim feast on 14th and 15th adar februarymarch.

David guzik commentary on esther 8, where king ahasuerus makes a. The book belongs to the socalled five scrolls hebr. The book of ezekiel can seem vague and confusing for some readers, but with careful observation it contains key details god wants us to know about. Book of ezekiel john gills exposition of the bible. The narrative of esther accounts for the origins of the jewish festival of purim. He has written many books, including commentaries on ezekiel, 1 and 2 chronicles, and psalms. Esther is described in the book of esther as a jewish queen of the persian king ahasuerus. Designed for both jewish and nonjewish readers alike, the israel bible offers a unique commentary that seeks to explain gods focus on the land of israel alongside the original hebrew text, transliteration of select hebrew verses, and the. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of esther. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. New international commentary on the old testament best.

Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. Neither mordecai, esther, nor the feast of purim is mentioned elsewhere in scripture. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of esther in easy english. For a broader view look at the comments in the right column. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading esther the niv application commentary. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Study ezekiel using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The holy bible with a commentary and critical notes, 2. He is the author of shame and honor in the book of esther. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel was written during ezekiels captivity in babylon.

And esther said, the adversary and enemy is this wicked haman. Esther with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This is the holy book of esther, known simply as the book of esther. The writer of the book of esther probably wanted his readers to realise that god is always in control. The only other one who knew her secret was her fathers nephew the one who raised her when she was orphaned. The book of esther does not mention the name of god. It follows that the discerning reader should always perform their own inductive bible study before consulting the commentaries.

Esther commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile. The book of ezekiel is a book in the christian old testament that derives its name from, and records the visions of, the priest and prophet ezekiel. Someone has quipped that it is amazing how much light the scriptures shed on the commentaries. Best commentaries and books on esther logos bible software. The dead sea scrolls contain fragments of each old testament book, with the. Martin luther renounced the book, along with other apocryphal books saying, i am so great an enemy to the second book of the maccabees, and to esther, that i wish they had not come to us at all, for they have too many heathen unnaturalities.