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# Esther, Hadasseh
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## Facts:
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Esther was a Jewish woman who became queen of the Persian kingdom after the Israelites were taken to Babylon as captives. “Esther” was her Persian name, and her Hebrew name was “Hadasseh.”
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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.
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* Her obedience to her adoptive father helped her to be obedient to God.
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* 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.
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(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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(See also: [Ahasuerus](../names/ahasuerus.md), [Mordecai](../names/mordecai.md), [Persia](../names/persia.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [Esther 2:7](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/7)
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* [Esther 2:15](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/15)
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* [Esther 7:1](rc://en/tn/help/est/07/01)
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* [Esther 8:2](rc://en/tn/help/est/08/02)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H635
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