Today's Reading | November 6, 2026
1 Chronicles 17:16–27
Introduction 1 Chronicles 17:16–27: As we read yesterday, God has rejected David’s plan to build a temple in Jerusalem but promised an everlasting kingdom for David’s descendants. David goes into the Tent where the Covenant Box is and offers a prayer of thanksgiving in God’s presence. He confesses his unworthiness and praises the goodness of God, who rescued the Israelites…
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October 22, 2026
Esther 9:20—10:3
Introduction Esther 9:20—10:3: In today’s reading, Mordecai commemorates the Jews’ victory over their Persian enemies by instituting the festival of Purim. It is observed on the fourteenth and fifteenth of Adar in the Jewish calendar, which usually falls in February or March. The celebration involves exchanging food and giving to the poor, and is named after the lots (“purim”) Haman…
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Esther 9:1–19
Introduction Esther 9:1–19: The Jews throughout the Persian Empire fight back against the soldiers carrying out Haman’s execution order. They quickly gain the upper hand and destroy their persecutors in the capital city of Susa and in the provinces. They celebrate their victory with a day of feasting, soon to become the festival of Purim. Today’s Key Verse: Esther 9:2…
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Esther 8:1–17
Introduction Esther 8:1–17: Today’s reading describes the aftermath of Haman’s execution. Though King Xerxes honors Esther and Mordecai for exposing his plot, he claims he is powerless to revoke Haman’s order to kill the Jews throughout the Persian Empire. With the king’s approval, Mordecai instructs the Jews to arm themselves and fight back. The proclamation arouses joy and celebration in…
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Esther 6:14—7:10
Introduction Esther 6:14—7:10: Today’s reading describes the second banquet Queen Esther hosts for King Xerxes and Haman (see Esther 5:7). She now reveals her Jewish identity to the king and begs him to save her people from their persecutor, Haman. The king is outraged and has Haman executed on his own gallows. Today’s Key Verse: Esther 7:3 GNT Queen Esther…
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Esther 6:1–13
Introduction Esther 6:1–13: King Xerxes unexpectedly discovers Mordecai’s role in thwarting a previous plot against his life and decides to honor him. Haman, thinking the honors are for him, advises the king to dress the man in royal robes and parade him through the city. Haman is embarrassed to learn that the honors are for Mordecai. Instead of killing Mordecai,…
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Esther 5:1–14
Introduction Esther 5:1–14: Esther visits King Xerxes with a plan to save the Jews even though he has ordered their killing throughout the Persian Empire. She invites him to two banquets with the prime minister, Haman. After the first, Haman sees Mordecai and is angered when he again refuses to honor him (see Esther 3:1–6). But Haman boasts of his…
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