Esther 2:18

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَأقَامَ المَلِكُ وَلِيمَةً عَظِيمَةً لِكُلِّ رُؤَسَائِهِ وَخُدَّامِهِ، سُمِّيَتْ وَلِيمَةَ أسْتِيرَ. وَجَعَلَ المَلِكُ ذَلِكَ اليَوْمَ إجَازَةً لِكُلِّ النَّاسِ فِي كُلِّ البِلَادِ. وَوَزَّعَ هَدَايَا بِكَمِيَّاتٍ لَا يَسْتَطِيعُ تَوْزِيعَهَا إلَا المَلِكُ بِكَرَمِهِ.

What Does This Mean?

King Ahasuerus throws a grand feast for all his princes and servants to celebrate Esther becoming queen. He also releases prisoners and gives gifts to the provinces, showing his generosity and power.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your teacher threw a big party for the whole school because you did something great. The king did that for everyone because his new queen, Esther, made him very happy. He also shared some of his toys and let some kids who were in timeout come back to play.

Historical Background

The book of Esther was likely written around the 5th century BCE, possibly by an author who was part of the Jewish community in Persia. It describes events from the reign of King Ahasuerus, who is believed to be King Xerxes I, and is set in the context of the Persian Empire's influence over the Jewish people.

Living It Out Today

When someone does something great for you, it's important to celebrate and share your happiness with others. Just like the king who shared his joy by giving gifts and celebrating with everyone, we can also show gratitude by sharing our blessings.

Topics

• love
• faith
• generosity
• joy
• celebration
• leadership

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 8:65
• Esther 5:4
• Esther 8:17
• Luke 14:13-14
• 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did King Ahasuerus throw a feast?

King Ahasuerus threw a feast to celebrate Esther becoming his queen. This was a way to show his happiness and to share it with his kingdom.

What does the 'release to the provinces' mean?

The 'release to the provinces' likely refers to the king pardoning prisoners or easing some laws, showing his generosity and goodwill towards his subjects.

How can we apply the lesson of sharing joy from this verse?

We can apply this lesson by sharing our blessings and happiness with others, just as the king did by throwing a feast and giving gifts to celebrate Esther.

Why is Esther's feast significant?

Esther's feast is significant because it marked a pivotal moment in her life as the new queen and showcased the king's joy and generosity towards his subjects.