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Esther

Also known as: Hadassah

Jewish queen who saved her people from genocide, demonstrating God's providence even when His name isn't mentioned.

Persia (as an exile)
Queen of Persia

Key Events in Esther's Life

Raised by cousin Mordecai

Chosen as queen by King Xerxes

Discovered Haman's plot

Risked her life approaching the king

Saved the Jewish people

Purim festival established

Key Bible Verses

For such a time as this

Esther 4:14

If I perish, I perish

Esther 4:16
Victories
  • •Saved the Jewish nation from destruction

Lessons from Esther's Life

  • 1

    God places us where we are for a purpose

  • 2

    Courage means doing right despite fear

  • 3

    God works through ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances

  • 4

    Standing up for justice may require personal risk

Books Featuring Esther

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More from the Old Testament

Patriarch

Abraham

Father of the Jewish nation and of faith, through whom God established His covenant to bless all nations.

Prophet

Moses

Deliverer of Israel from Egyptian slavery, mediator of the Old Covenant, and author of the Torah.

King

David

Israel's greatest king, ancestor of Jesus Christ, and author of many Psalms. A man after God's own heart.