Psalms: 90 Meditation Esther: Queen Vashti may have been an intellectual challenge to King Artaxerxes (Xerxes) and apparently of some influence over Persia. Artaxerxes was not “evolved” (as we say today) enough to not be offended because his wife did not jump when told to. The king then issued a decree which cannot be changed …
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Thursday, November 5
Psalm: 74 Meditation Ezra: Ezra was commissioned by King Artaxerxes (or Xerxes) to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple; to make it ready for worship. This letter is Ezra’s bona fides (his credentials or authorization) and Artaxerxes’ endorsement. He is to get as much gold and silver as needed and any free-will offerings as …
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