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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: Esther 5:1-14: The Queen's First Feast
Description: After three days and nights of fasting, Esther goes before the king without an invitation. He spares her life by extending his scepter to her, and he tells Esther to present her request. Using her God-given wisdom, Esther simply invites both the king and Haman to her feast that night. There, she promises that she will present her request when they come to her second feast the following evening. Haman’s joy at the honor of being invited by the Queen in this manner is dashed when he sees Mordecai refuse to bow down yet again. His family and ad...