![]() Would probably never have an opportunity to see this paragonįor themselves, but they hoped that Esther’s uncle might have Unfortunately, the Jewish girls who made up Esther’s circle The marketplace that the king was the most handsome man Reason for the girls’ interest was the gossip they had heard in Son, Xerxes, and it made him an intriguing figure. It had been a huge surprise two yearsĪgo when the old king, Darius, had chosen him over his other She and her friends were all curious about the new king,Īhasuerus, who had only recently arrived in Susa, the capital Water from inside the house, Mordecai said the blessing overĮsther waited until her uncle had finished before she spokeĪgain. The platesĬontained dates and figs and slices of yesterday’s bread, whichĮsther had warmed in the outdoor oven. He took a seat on the bench at the small table in the courtyardĪnd Esther began to assemble their breakfast. All of the palace staff was invitedĪnd the Head Treasurer would have noticed if I did not appear “Far later than I care to be out,Ĭhicken. “The Great King’s feast kept you up late last ![]() “Tired, Uncle?” Esther asked in a teasing tone as she saw Mordecai yawn. The courtyard, she had kneaded the dough and set the loaves Her uncle needed because she gave some to the old women in House to begin making the day’s bread-more than she and Hair, and went out to the courtyard behind her uncle’s ![]() Robe and overtunic, fitted her veil over her long black ![]()
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