Queen Esther risked her life by going before the king. She begged him to overturn Haman's plot to destroy her people. The identification of this scene is uncertain.

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The king wished to honour Mordecai, who had once foiled a plot against his life. Ironically, Haman, Mordecai's enemy, had to lead his horse through the city streets. It marked the start of Haman's downfall.The king wished to honour Mordecai, who had once foiled a plot against his life. Ironically, Haman, Mordecai's enemy, had to lead his horse through the city streets. It marked the start of Haman's downfall.Esther confounding HamanEsther confounding Haman