# Esther

## Facts:

Esther was a Jewish woman who became queen of the Persian kingdom during the time of the Babylonian captivity of the Jews.

* 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.

(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Ahasuerus](../names/ahasuerus.md), [Babylon](../names/babylon.md), [Mordecai](../names/mordecai.md), [Persia](../names/persia.md))

## Bible References:

* [Esther 02:7](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/7)
* [Esther 02:15](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/15)
* [Esther 07:01](rc://en/tn/help/est/07/01)
* [Esther 08:02](rc://en/tn/help/est/08/02)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H635
