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# Esther #
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## Facts: ##
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Esther was a Jewish woman who became queen of the Persian kingdom during the time of the Babylonian captivity of the Jews.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* 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 ](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names ))
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(See also: [[../other/ahasuerus.md]], [[../other/babylon.md]], [[../other/mordecai.md]], [[../other/persia.md]])
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## Bible References: ##
* [Esther 02:7 ](en/tn/est/help/02/07 )
* [Esther 02:15-16 ](en/tn/est/help/02/15 )
* [Esther 07:1-2 ](en/tn/est/help/07/01 )
* [Esther 08:1-2 ](en/tn/est/help/08/01 )