Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king’s house, over against the king’s house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.
On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner courtyard of the king's palace, facing the king's house. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the palace, facing the entrance.
Esther courageously approached the king uninvited, risking her life to save her people by putting on her royal clothing and positioning herself where he could see her.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Esther, the story unfolds in ancient Persia during the reign of King Ahasuerus, where Esther, a Jewish woman who has become queen, faces a life-threatening situation due to Persian law that could execute anyone approaching the king without invitation. Esther is preparing to enter the king's presence on the third day of fasting and prayer, as part of her plan to intercede for her people who are targeted for destruction by the king's advisor Haman. This scene highlights the tension and risk involved in her courageous act of faith.
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