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Esther was an orphan, raised by her cousin, [[Mordecai]].  She was chosen to replace the deposed Queen of Persia because of her meticulous preparation.   

Esther was an orphan, raised by her cousin, [[Mordecai]].  She was chosen to replace the deposed Queen of Persia because of her meticulous preparation.   

A Persian prince, Haman, plotted to exterminate the Jews in Persia and presented his plan to the King.  Esther, who was not allowed to approach the King without permission upon penalty of death, prayed and fasted on how she could stave off the plight of her people.  Finally, God instilled courage in her and she approached the King and revealed herself as a Jew.  At this, the King ordered Haman hanged from a gallows built for Mordecai.  The Jewish genocide was reversed, and the Jews were ordered to arm themselves and rise up against their oppressors.

A Prince of Persia, Haman, plotted to exterminate the Jews in Persia and presented his plan to the King.  Esther, who was not allowed to approach the King without permission upon penalty of death, prayed and fasted on how she could stave off the plight of her people.  Finally, God instilled courage in her and she approached the King and revealed herself as a Jew.  At this, the King ordered Haman hanged from a gallows built for Mordecai.  The Jewish genocide was reversed, and the Jews were ordered to arm themselves and rise up against their oppressors.

[[Category:Biblical Women]]

[[Category:Biblical Women]]

[[Category:Book of Esther Persons]]

[[Category:Book of Esther Persons]]