Esther 6:2

Key Reflection

On a night when King Ahasuerus was unable to sleep, he ordered the reading of the royal chronicles. This act was not merely out of idle curiosity; in ancient Persian courts, such readings were common and could reveal significant information crucial for governance. The original audience would have understood that this seemingly ordinary action could lead to a critical decision or discovery, setting the stage for events that would profoundly affect Esther’s narrative.