Esther, the Jews Shining Star
However you wish to say it, Hadassah (Hebrew), Ester (Persian for "star"), Hester (Latin), or the Greek Esther, one thing remains the same, Esther is the shining star for the Jewish people during the reign of King Ahasuerus in Persia. The book of Esther is found in the Old Testament. It explains how, through Esther, God protected the Jewish from Haman's plot to murder all Jews, young, old, women and children. The book begins during the reign of King Ahasuerus. During the third year of his reign, he throws a feast for his princes and servants. He then throws a feast for the common people that dwell in the Palace of Shushan. On the seventh day of the feast, the King called for his wife, Queen Vashti, to come forth and show her beauty to his guests. The Queen refused. This enraged King Ahasuerus. He called upon his council for advice. The noblemen felt she did wrong by disrespecting her husband. They told the King he should give her position to another. A decree was drawn up stating the King was looking for a new Queen. It was then sent out to all the provinces. King Ahasuerus made it known that he wanted a fair, beautiful, young virgin for himself. Appointed officers from the pro
Esther then fell at the King's feet and asked him to override the edict that Haman issued to kill all the Jews. Other nationalities began to fear Mordecai, making him more powerful than ever. King Ahasuerus prospered throughout his life because he stood up for the Jews. During the night Ahasuerus had a bout with insomnia and ordered his book of chronicles to be brought to him. Esther invited King Ahasuerus and Haman to a feast. The King told her he would grant any request she made. The same day King Ahasuerus gave Haman's estate to Queen Esther. " Haman begged Queen Esther for his life. On the day Haman's edict was to be carried out, the Jews stood together and no one conquered them because of the strength they maintained together. She loved her people and was willing to die for them, just like Jesus did for us. Mordecai instructed Esther not to reveal her nationality and family to anyone. Esther still remained faithful to Mordecai's request.
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