A Genealogical Miracle: The Real Story of Queen Esther
Rochelle Nikita
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The story of Esther has long been treasured as one of triumph over tragedy. But it isn't merely the victorious drama that makes this fantastic book so unique. Woven into its tapestry are the genealogical histories of two individuals, Haman and Mordecai. The first was a ruthless oppressor; the other, 
a servant of the king. As the mysteries surrounding Haman and Mordecai are revealed, the astonishing truths behind one of the most fascinating milestones in the destiny of the children of Israel will unfold.
Oftentimes, when someone commits an act of direct disobedience towards God, the sinning individual tends to regard it as a sin affecting only himself. He rationalizes away his wrongdoing until he realizes that the consequences reap repercussions beyond his reckoning. Such was the case for an Israelite king named Saul. In the fifteenth chapter of the first book of Samuel, the Lord gave King Saul specific instructions to slaughter the Amalekites for their abhorrent treatment of Israel. Quite simply, he deliberately failed to carry out his entire mission. But in order to completely understand the gravity of the situation, a brief background of the Amalekites should be introduced.
Israel's history with the Amalekites began in Rebekah's womb when Jacob and Esau struggled with each other. Their destiny was to be opponents forever. As a result, their offspring also bore these marks of derision, and one of Esau's descendants, Amalek, took it to the extreme. He chose to fight a revolting war with Israel at Rephidim, and upon Israel's victory, the Lord swore He would erase the entire remembrance of Amalek from the face of the earth. God's original plan was for King Saul to act upon this very ideal.
Oftentimes, when someone commits an act of direct disobedience towards God, the sinning individual tends to regard it as a sin affecting only himself. He rationalizes away his wrongdoing until he realizes that the consequences reap repercussions beyond his reckoning. Such was the case for an Israelite king named Saul. In the fifteenth chapter of the first book of Samuel, the Lord gave King Saul specific instructions to slaughter the Amalekites for their abhorrent treatment of Israel. Quite simply, he deliberately failed to carry out his entire mission. But in order to completely understand the gravity of the situation, a brief background of the Amalekites should be introduced.
Israel's history with the Amalekites began in Rebekah's womb when Jacob and Esau struggled with each other. Their destiny was to be opponents forever. As a result, their offspring also bore these marks of derision, and one of Esau's descendants, Amalek, took it to the extreme. He chose to fight a revolting war with Israel at Rephidim, and upon Israel's victory, the Lord swore He would erase the entire remembrance of Amalek from the face of the earth. God's original plan was for King Saul to act upon this very ideal.