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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.
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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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [ahasuerus](../other/ahasuerus.md) **·** [babylon](../other/babylon.md) **·** [mordecai](../other/mordecai.md) **·** [persia](../other/persia.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Esther 02:7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/02/07)
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* [Esther 02:15-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/02/15)
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* [Esther 07:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/07/01)
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* [Esther 08:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/08/01)
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