Perek Hey, Vav, Zayin, Chet - Esther

Why does Esther invite Haman to the feast? Rashi, and random

Rashi: In order to make the king question Haman and Esthers relationship, so the king will hate Haman.

Random: Esther keeps Haman close so she can watch him.

After the first party, why does Esther want to make another one? Ibn Ezra

Ibn Ezra: The night of the first party, the king couldn’t sleep, so he read about how Mordechai saved his life, and how he never got rewarded.

What does Hamans family say to do to kill Mordechai?

Get a tree 50 amot. In the morning, go to king and ask to kill Mordechai. When you go back to party, you’ll be happy.

Why couldn’t the king sleep? Rashi

This is a miracle and others say the king didn’t sleep because he’s bothered that Haman was on the guestlist for Queens party.

Why couldn’t the king sleep? Pshat (Profs reading)

Esther said to king that she’s going to tell him something at the party tomorrow, and king cant sleep because he’s wondering what she’ll say.

Why couldn’t the king sleep? Malbim

Something was on his mind and wanted to see his diary.

What happens when Haman comes to the kings palace?

Haman is instructed to honor Mordecai publicly, leading to his humiliation. The king orders him to robe Mordecai in royal garments and place him on the king's horse, causing Haman to realize Mordecai's favor with the king.

Why didn’t the king let Mordechai have the crown? Radak and Ibn Ezra

Radak: Of course he had the crown, its a peice of clothing.

Ibn Ezra: The king did not allow Mordechai to wear the crown because it was a symbol of royal authority, which was reserved for the king himself.

When Haman comes home, why was he mourning? Midrash

His daughter died. She was watching the parade from high up, and she couldn’t see well.
She thought Mordechai was Haman, and threw garbage at who she thought was Mordechai, but it ended up being her father. She either fell, or killed her self for disrespecting her father.

Why does it say “Vay’omer” 2 times in Perek Zayin, Pasuk Hey? Malbim

The first "Vay'omer" refers to the king addressing his servants and officials, while the second reflects his direct speech to Esther specifically.

Why was Haman on Esther? Rashi

An angel pushed him.

Where does Charvona come from?

1. In Perek Aleph, one of the 7 eunics was Charvonna.

2. We say a bracha to give Charvonna a shout out.

What were the 4 mitzvot Jews could do now? Malbim

Shabbos candles, Breit, Tefillin, Yom Tov.