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Esther
Esther tells the dramatic story of a Jewish queen in Persia who risks her life to save her people from extermination. Set during the reign of King Xerxes (Ahasuerus), the book underscores divine providence, courage, and the hidden yet sovereign hand of God. The establishment of the Feast of Purim commemorates this national deliverance.
Author: Unknown – Possibly Mordecai or a Persian-era Jewish Scribe
While the author is unnamed, Jewish tradition sometimes points to Mordecai as a possible source or contributor. The detailed court knowledge and Jewish-centered narrative suggest someone close to the events and culturally immersed in the Persian court.
Time Period:
Biblical: Events span ~483–473 BC; likely written between 460–350 BC
Scholarly: Dated between the late 5th and early 4th century BC; its style fits Persian court chronicles.
Esther 1
Esther chapter 1 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 1. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Esther 2
Esther chapter 2 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 2. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Esther 3
Esther chapter 3 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 3. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Esther 4
Esther chapter 4 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 4. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Esther 5
Esther chapter 5 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 5. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Esther 6
Esther chapter 6 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 6. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Esther 7
Esther chapter 7 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 7. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Esther 8
Esther chapter 8 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 8. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Esther 9
Esther chapter 9 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 9. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Esther 10
Esther chapter 10 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as esther 10. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.