The answer is: Assassinate the king

Esther 2:21

In the bustling Persian empire, a tale of courage, intrigue, and royal secrets unfolds in the Book of Esther, highlighting the attempts of Bigthan and Teresh to assassinate King Xerxes. These two palace officials had darker ambitions – a recipe for disaster! Fortunately for Xerxes, their plan of betrayal unfolds before it could take effect.

This shocking event spices up the atmosphere in the royal palace, giving rise to the prosperous undertow of providence that we see so vividly in Esther. When Mordecai, Queen Esther's cousin, uncovers the plot, it opens up a cascade of events that steers the story toward twists of fate and ultimately towards the celebration of a holiday over two millennia later—Purim. This festival, wherein Jews commemorate their deliverance from a plot to annihilate them, adds a modern thread to this ancient narrative.

In the broader expanse of Scripture, the call for vigilance and the outcomes of treachery echo throughout. Consider Saul's reign, filled with attempts on his life, notably just decades after Esther's tale, or the betrayal leading to the fall of notable empires. The persistence of plotters is a constant reminder of economy of moral actions that ripple through time.

So next time you hear about Bigthan and Teresh, think of the shadows lurking in influence and power, and the thrill of courage against betrayal. Many layers impact how interwoven histories draw our paths, and Esther deftly depicts the overlapping realms of loyalty and intrigue—the eternal dance of light and dark.