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ESTHER
Esther was a young Jewish woman who became queen of Persia through God's perfect timing. Although she was an orphan, God placed her in the palace for a greater purpose. When her people faced destruction, Esther courageously risked her own life by approaching the king without being invited. Through her faith and bravery, God used Esther to save the Jewish people. Her story reminds us that God can place us exactly where we need to be to accomplish His purposes.
Quick Facts
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Found In
Book of Esther
Meaning of Her Name
*Unknown
Known For
Becoming queen of Persia and courageously saving the Jewish people
Family
Cousin & Guardian: Mordecai
Husband: King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)
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Life Lesson
God often works behind the scenes, even when we cannot see Him. Esther teaches us that courage, faith, and obedience can make an eternal difference. Sometimes God places us exactly where we are "for such a time as this."
Did You Know?
• God's name is never mentioned in the Book of Esther, yet His providence is seen throughout the entire story.
• Esther is one of only two books of the Bible named after a woman. (The other is Ruth.)
• Esther was an orphan who was raised by her cousin Mordecai.
• The Jewish feast of Purim celebrates the events recorded in the Book of Esther.
• Esther risked her life by entering the king's presence without being summoned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Esther in the Bible?
Esther was a young Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. God used her courage and faith to save the Jewish people from a plan to destroy them.
Scripture (KJV)
Esther 2:17
"And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti."
Why is Esther important?
Esther courageously risked her life by approaching the king to save her people. Her story demonstrates God's providence and reminds us that He can use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes.
Scripture (KJV)
Esther 4:14
"For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place... and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"
Why did Esther fast?
Before approaching the king, Esther asked all the Jews in Susa to fast for three days. She wanted to seek God's help before risking her life.
Scripture (KJV)
Esther 4:16
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me... and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish."
Who was Mordecai?
Mordecai was Esther's cousin and guardian. After Esther's parents died, he raised her as his own daughter and encouraged her to trust God and speak up for her people.
Scripture (KJV)
Esther 2:7
"And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter... whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter."
What is Purim?
Purim is the Jewish celebration that remembers how God delivered His people through Esther and Mordecai after Haman's plan was defeated.
Scripture (KJV)
Esther 9:26
"Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur..."
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