Mordecai Learned the Plot by Ruach HaKodesh

Targum Sheni on Esther 2:22:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·May 28, 2026

This affair was revealed to Mordecai by the Holy Spirit, and he told it to Esther, who communicated to the king in Mordecai's name.

Themes

Esther Prophecy Kingship Divine Justice

Biblical References

Esther 2:22

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