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      • Esther, in the book of Esther, was a biblical heroine who saved the Jewish people. She is recognized mostly for her strength, bravery and dignity. She was chosen by the Persian King Ahasuerus to be his wife in a contest, not knowing she was a Jew.
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  2. Esther, in the book of Esther, was a biblical heroine who saved the Jewish people. She is recognized mostly for her strength, bravery and dignity. She was chosen by the Persian King...

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    • God uses ordinary people. Esther was born at a time when Israel was in captivity as a consequence to their disobedience to God. When Esther’s parents were killed, her cousin Mordecai adopted her as his daughter.
    • Esther did not allow her difficult circumstances make her bitter. I cannot imagine the pain young Esther had to endure in her upbringing. In that tumultuous time she would have been one of many Jewish children whose parents died.
    • Esther's beauty did not make her prideful. Esther Chapter 2 confirms she was indeed a beautiful woman. Along with all of the other lovely virgins, she was given access to 12 months of pampering and treatments to enhance her beauty.
    • God is Sovereign over the heart of the King. When Esther spent the night with the king, God caused his heart to “love Esther more than all the women, and she won grace and favor in his sight” (Esther 2:17).
  3. Jan 22, 2024 · In the Bible, Esther is the Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus (Xerxes I), known for her courage and role in saving the Jewish people from a plot to annihilate them. The meaning of the name "Esther" is often associated with beauty, grace, and, symbolically, the shining qualities of a star.

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  4. May 27, 2024 · Esther’s story demonstrates an exceptional blend of bravery, strategic thinking, and unwavering faith, qualities that are highly relevant to women today. In this article, we’ll explore 6 key elements of her narrative, revealing ways in which her experiences can encourage personal growth and resilience. 1.

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    • God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Remember that Esther lived in a time when Israel was in captivity, consequently to their disobedience to God.
    • Beauty should not make us boastful. From all biblical accounts, Esther was a very beautiful young woman. And, given a whole year of pampering and months of beauty treatments, her beauty could only have been enhanced.
    • With God’s help, we can step out in faith and fight our fears. Esther was a woman of Jewish background (a lowly esteemed group) who was the wife of a powerful king.
    • Our past doesn’t dictate our future. As I’ve mentioned, Esther didn’t come from much, but God had a plan for her life. Esther, an orphan living in a strange country, probably didn’t dream of being the queen of the Persian empire.
  5. Jan 4, 2022 · Esther is the Jewish maiden who became queen of Persia and rescued her people from a murderous plot to annihilate them. Her story is recorded in the Old Testament book bearing her name. The Jewish Feast of Purim celebrates this particular deliverance of the Jews. The story of Esther begins with a king’s banquet.

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    Esther, a cousin of Mordecai, was a member of the Jewish community in the Exilic Period who claimed as an ancestor Kish, a Benjamite who had been taken from Jerusalem into captivity. She was the orphaned daughter of Mordecai's uncle, another Benjamite named Abihail.