Esther, Queen of Persia
Setting: Esther’s story occurs during the rule of the Persian Empire (559 BC-330 BC) approximately: 50 years after the decree of Cyrus in 538 BC announcing that exiled Jews could return to Jerusalem...
View ArticleIntroducing Esther
(http://christianimagesource.com) Many people are familiar with the beautiful story of Esther—the brave young Jewess who put her life on the line to save her people. She is the stuff Hollywood is made...
View ArticleQueen Vashti—Virtuous or Rebellious?
Esther 1:10-12 10 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, seven eunuchs who served in the...
View ArticleEsther’s Make-over, Fit for a Queen
Each young woman’s turn came to go in to King Ahasuerus after she had completed twelve months’ preparation, according to the regulations for the women, for thus were the days of their preparation...
View Article