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     Louise Lombard

     Esther
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     F. Murray Abraham

     Mordecai
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     Jürgen Prochnow

     Haman
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     Thomas Kretschmann

     King Ahasuerus
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     Ornella Muti

     Queen Vashti
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     Frank Baker

     Ezra

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2. www.christianity.com › wiki › bibleWho Was Esther in the Bible? - Christianity

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   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.

3. www.learnreligions.com › book-of-esther-701112The Story of Esther in the Bible - Learn Religions

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   Mar 6, 2021 · Mary Fairchild. Updated on March 06, 2021. The book of Esther is one of only two books in the Bible named for women. The other is the book of Ruth. In the story of Esther, you'll meet a beautiful young queen who risked her life to serve God and save her people.

4. bibleproject.com › guides › book-of-estherBook of Esther | Guide with Key Information and Resources -...

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   Explore the exciting and unique book of Esther in the Bible. Discover its historical context, cast of characters, themes, and literary design alongside videos, podcasts, and more from BibleProject™.

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   Esther Approaches the King. 1 On the third day, Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. 2 As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther ...

6. www.crosswalk.com › faith › bible-studyWho Was Esther and Why Was She So Important? - Crosswalk

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   Sep 14, 2021 · Esther is one of only two books of the Bible named after a woman. Through Esther’s resolve to trust in God, she influenced the king and saved her people. Let's take a deeper look at Esther's ...

7. www.britannica.com › topic › Book-of-EstherBook of Esther | Summary & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Book of Esther, book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It belongs to the third section of the Judaic canon, known as the Ketuvim , or “Writings.” In the Jewish Bible , Esther follows Ecclesiastes and Lamentations and is read on the festival of Purim , which commemorates the rescue of the Jews from Haman’s plottings.

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Esther, heroine and central figure in the Book of Esther of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament. She was a beautiful Jewish woman, the wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus (Xerxes I). She and her cousin Mordecai persuaded the king to cancel an order for the extermination of Jews in his.