Esther

“For such a time as this”

A Jewish orphan who becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to stop the extermination of her people.

An unlikely queen

A Jewish orphan raised by Mordecai, she becomes queen of Persia without revealing her background, until a decree threatens to wipe out her people.

“For such a time as this”

She risks her life by going to the king without being summoned, with a courageous plan. God is not mentioned in the book, but His providence is in every twist.

Did you know?

• The book of Esther never mentions the name of God, but it shows His hand behind the scenes. Esther 4:14

Where to read in the Bible

• Esther 1–10

Connections

• example of Prayer · editorial reading · Esther 4:16

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