Who was Esther?

Queen who saved her people

The story of Esther

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Esther was a biblical figure in the Old Testament and the queen of Persia. She was the wife of King Ahasuerus, who ruled over the Persian Empire. Esther was a Jewish woman who was chosen to become queen after the previous queen, Vashti, was deposed. Esther is famous for her bravery in standing up against the evil plans of Haman, a high-ranking official in the Persian court, who plotted to kill all the Jews in the empire. Esther, with the help of her cousin Mordecai, was able to reveal Haman's evil plans to the king and save her people from destruction. Esther was born in Persia, but her exact place of birth is not specified in the Bible. She lived in Persia for the rest of her life and died there, but the exact date of her death is not known. Esther is an important figure in Jewish history, and her story is celebrated in the Jewish holiday of Purim. She is remembered for her bravery, wisdom, and faith, and for her role in saving the Jewish people from destruction.

Name meaning

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Name origin

Persian

Role

Queen

First mention

Esther 2:7

Appearances in the Bible

46 mentions

Esther in the Bible

Explore all 7 chapters where Esther appears

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Chapter 2

Esther Becomes Queen

Esther, a Jew, is chosen to be the new queen.

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Chapter 4

Haman's Plot

Haman presents his plan to kill the Jews to King Xerxes.

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Chapter 5

Esther's Request

Esther approaches the king and reveals her Jewish identity, pleading for her people.

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Chapter 6

Mordecai's Honor

King Xerxes honors Mordecai for saving his life and Esther reveals Haman's plot.

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Chapter 7

Haman's Punishment

Haman is punished and the king issues a decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves.

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Chapter 8

The Jews Defend Themselves

The Jews defend themselves against their attackers.

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Chapter 9

The King's Decree

The king issues another decree allowing the Jews to confiscate the property of those who had attacked them.

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