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Sep 14, 2021 · Esther's Influence lives on. Esther is one of only two books of the Bible named after a woman. An orphaned minority living in a foreign land. An ordinary woman who God raised up to be a Persian ...
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Jan 4, 2022 · The Bible makes it clear that Esther was placed in her influential position “for such a time as this”—God’s purpose was accomplished through Esther in the perilous time in which she lived. Esther had been one of the “beautiful young virgins” from whom King Xerxes could select a new queen ( Esther 2:2 ). Esther had been orphaned as a ...
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Jul 3, 2023 · However, like Esther, we have a choice to work within God’s plan. Mordecai reminded his cousin that if she refused to act, “relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish” (Esther 4:14). The Lord had divinely placed Esther in a royal position, but she had to choose to obey ...
Mar 6, 2024 · Here are three things to know about the book of Esther. 1. God’s Covenant Faithfulness: The book of Esther is a suspenseful narration of the near eradication of God’s covenant promises. Esther takes place far away from the promised land. Some of the Israelites had returned to Jerusalem from exile after the decree of Cyrus in 539 BC (see ...
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. 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.
Jun 29, 2012 · Please have Haman come with you.”. - Esther 5:3-4. After the dramatic entrance of Esther, the King wanted to know why she had come to him. No doubt, Xerxes could tell she was greatly troubled. More than likely, she was trembling, or pale in the face. The king seemed to want to soothe Esther’s distress.
Jun 29, 2012 · In fact, he burned with anger. - Esther 1:11. Say: In front of all the people of Susa, the King’s request was turned down. For the King to be turned down by his very own queen in front of so many people was not alright with the king. He became very angry. Verse 12 says, “He burned with anger.”.
