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'''Esther''', born '''Hadassah''', is the [[Jewish]] heroine of the [[Esther (Biblical Book)|Book of Esther]] in the [[Old Testament]]. She was born about 500 B.C. Becoming the queen of the Persian King, Ahasuerus (commonly identified with either [[Xerxes| Xerxes I]] or Artaxerxes II), she is able to save her people from a plot to destroy them at the hands of [[Haman]]. The festival commemorating this event, [[Purim]], is still celebrated in [[Judaism]].
'''Esther''', born '''Hadassah''', is the [[Jewish]] heroine of the [[Esther (Biblical Book)|Book of Esther]] in the [[Old Testament]]. She was born about 400 B.C. Becoming the queen of the Persian King, Ahasuerus (commonly identified with either [[Xerxes| Xerxes I]] or Artaxerxes II), she is able to save her people from a plot to destroy them at the hands of [[Haman]]. The festival commemorating this event, [[Purim]], is still celebrated in [[Judaism]].
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.