Old Testament · Major figure
Esther
A Jewish queen of Persia who risked her life to save her people from a genocidal decree.
Esther, originally named Hadassah, was a Jewish orphan who became queen to King Ahasuerus. Her courage in approaching the king to intercede for the Jews led to the deliverance of her people, an event commemorated in the festival of Purim. Her story highlights God's sovereign providence in protecting His people even when His name is not explicitly mentioned.
In the text
- Verses
- 45
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 2:7
- Last appears
- Esther 9:32
Where Esther appears
45 verses · 7 chaptersIn the same books
- Haman45 versesAn Agagite official in the Persian court who plotted to exterminate the Jewish people.
- Vashti10 versesThe Queen of Persia whose refusal to obey King Ahasuerus led to her deposition and Esther's rise.
- Hammedatha5 versesThe father of Haman the Agagite, identified as the progenitor of the antagonist in the Book of Esther.
- Hathach4 versesA royal eunuch appointed by King Ahasuerus to serve as a trusted attendant to Queen Esther.
- Hegai3 versesThe royal eunuch in charge of the women's quarters who favored Esther in the Persian court.
- Memucan3 versesOne of the seven princes of Persia and Media who advised King Ahasuerus regarding Queen Vashti.
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