# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [ahasuerus](../other/ahasuerus.md), [babylon](../other/babylon.md), [mordecai](../other/mordecai.md), [persia](../other/persia.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Esther 02:7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/02/07)
* [Esther 02:15-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/02/15)
* [Esther 07:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/07/01)
* [Esther 08:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/08/01)