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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 ...
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.
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 ...
