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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 Xerxes 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.
* 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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(Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])
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(See also: [Xerxes ](../names/ahasuerus.md ), [Babylon ](../names/babylon.md ), [Mordecai ](../names/mordecai.md ), [Persia ](../names/persia.md ))
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## Bible References:
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* [Esther 02:7 ](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/7 )
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* [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 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H635
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
Esther, Esther's
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