Esther
The Courageous Queen Who Saved Her People
Name Information
- Meaning: "Star"
- Language of Origin: Persian
- Gender Usage: Feminine
Esther was a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and courageously risked her life to save her people from extermination. Guided by her cousin Mordecai, she exposed Haman’s plot and secured a royal decree protecting the Jews. Her story is remembered annually in the feast of Purim.
⏰ Persian Empire
Roles
- Queen of Persia
- Deliverer of the Jews
Relationships
- Cousin: Mordecai
- Husband: Xerxes
Story
A young Jewish woman raised by her cousin Mordecai after her parents died.
Chosen to be queen for her beauty and favor with King Xerxes.
When Haman plotted to kill the Jews, she called for fasting and prayer.
Bravely approached Xerxes, invited him and Haman to banquets, and revealed her request to save her people.
Haman was executed, Mordecai was honored, and a decree was issued allowing the Jews to defend themselves.
Spiritual Significance
- Chosen as queen after Vashti’s removal.
- Used her position to intercede for the Jewish people.
- Fasted and prayed before approaching the king uninvited, risking her life.
- Exposed Haman’s plot, leading to his downfall.
- Instituted the celebration of Purim.
Christ Connection
Like Esther, Jesus risked everything to save His people — but through His death.
Esther’s intercession before the king points to Christ’s intercession before the Father on our behalf.
What We Can Learn
- God places His people in positions for His purposes.
- Courage and faith can change the course of history.
- Prayer and fasting prepare us for decisive action.
Memory Verses
And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?
— Esther 4:14
Key Passages
- Esther 1–10
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