Bible person
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