Here is an extract from the story of Esther, taken from the Bible. The text is from the Contemporary English Version of the Bible (pictured left). To order your copy of this fresh, new version, click here for Amazon UK or US. |
Esther confronts Evil Haman
The king and Haman were dining with Esther and drinking wine during the second dinner, when the king again said, "Esther, what can I do for you? Just ask, and I will give you as much as half of my kingdom!"
Esther answered, "Your Majesty, if you really care for me and are willing to help, you can save me and my people. That's what I really want, because a reward has been promised to anyone who kills my people. Your Majesty, if we were merely going to be sold as slaves, I would not have bothered you."
"Who would dare to do such a thing?" the king asked.
Esther replied, "That evil Haman is the one out to get us!"
Haman was terrified, as he looked at the king and the queen.
The king was so angry that he got up, left his wine, and went out into the palace garden.
The Book of Esther
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