Esther, Hadassah

Definition

Esther was a Jewish woman who became queen of the Persian kingdom after the Israelites were taken to Babylon as captives. “Esther” was her Persian name, and her Hebrew name was “Hadassah.”

• The book of Esther tells the story of how Esther became the wife of the Persian King Ahasuerus and how God used her to save her people.
• Esther was an orphan who was raised by her godly older cousin, Mordecai.
• Her obedience to her adoptive father helped her to be obedient to God.
• Esther obeyed God and risked her life in order to save her people, the Jews.
• The story of Esther illustrates God’s sovereign control over the events of history, especially how he protects his people and works through those who obey him.

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(See also: Ahasuerus, Mordecai, Persia)

Bible References

• Esther 2:7
• Esther 2:15
• Esther 7:1
• Esther 8:2

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0635