5 And the king Ahasuerus saith, yea, he saith to Esther the queen, 'Who 'is' he—this one? and where 'is' this one?—he whose heart hath filled him to do so?' 6 And Esther saith, 'The man—adversary and enemy—'is' this wicked Haman;' and Haman hath been afraid at the presence of the king and of the queen.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Esther 7:5-6
Commentary on Esther 7:1-6
(Read Esther 7:1-6)
If the love of life causes earnest pleadings with those that can only kill the body, how fervent should our prayers be to Him, who is able to destroy both body and soul in hell! How should we pray for the salvation of our relatives, friends, and all around us! When we petition great men, we must be cautious not to give them offence; even just complaints must often be kept back. But when we approach the King of kings with reverence, we cannot ask or expect too much. Though nothing but wrath be our due, God is able and willing to do exceeding abundantly, even beyond all we can ask or think.