But Esther still did not reveal her kindred or her people . . . . At that time, when Mordecai was sitting in the palace gate, . . . two of the king's eunuchs . . . plotted to do away with King Ahasuerus. Mordecai learned of it and told it to Queen Esther, and Esther reported it to the king in Mordecai's name . . . and the two were impaled on stakes. This was recorded in the book of annals . . . . Esther: 2:20-23. The Writings--Kethubim: A new translation of The Holy Scriptures according to the Masoretic text, Third Section, The Jewish Publication Society of America, Philadelphia, 1982. Crayon on cardstock (photocopied as original is lost); edited on IrfanView including auto adjust colors.If this is the first time you are hearing this story, remember this part of the plot--it's significant.
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