When the day of the battle came, it was the same day that Haman had set. But what happened was nowhere near what Haman had wanted. God blessed the Jews and made them into great fighters. The enemies of God's people were the ones who died that day, not the other way around! On the day of battle, all the princes and generals joined Mordecai's side. They helped God's people defend themselves against their enemies.
Then Mordecai sent out another order. This one said that Jews all over the kingdom should never, ever forget how God had helped them in strange and powerful ways. Every year they should remember and have a feast. Then everyone would give gifts of food to the poor.
After the feast Queen Esther went on to rule Persia by the side of the king for many, many years.
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THE CHILDREN'S BIBLE - Old Testament, God Makes Everything
EspiritualPeople were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs...
