10 Minutes to Knowing the Men and Women of the Bible by Jim George

Author:Jim George
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780736930413
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

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As the orphaned daughter of Abihail, Esther grows up in Persia with her older cousin, Mordecai, who raises her as if she were his own daughter. Esther is exceptionally beautiful and is chosen to replace the deposed queen. Esther’s life in the palace chronicles how actively the forces of evil are trying to eliminate the Jewish race, and her story reveals how faithfully God sovereignly preserves His people. Esther’s influence with the king saves the day for the Jews. When the crisis of their near extinction is over, the Jews institute the two-day festival of Purim (meaning “lot”—3:7; 9:26), which becomes an annual observance to celebrate their survival.

Esther is never heard of again, but some historians suggest that she was the stepmother of Artaxerxes. She could have influenced him to look favorably upon the Jews, especially Nehemiah, his cupbearer, and Nehemiah’s desire to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem.

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