Esther

Queen of Persia

A Jewish orphan who became queen of Persia and courageously saved her people from destruction.

Timeline

~480 BC

Born in Persia

479 BC

Becomes Queen of Persia

474 BC

Learns of Haman's plot

474 BC

Risks her life to approach the king

474 BC

Haman's plot exposed

473 BC

First Purim celebration

Key Events

Becoming Queen

Esther was chosen by King Ahasuerus to be queen, though she hid her Jewish identity.

Esther 2

Haman's Plot

The evil Haman plotted to destroy all Jews in the Persian Empire.

Esther 3

For Such a Time as This

Mordecai challenged Esther to use her position to save her people.

Esther 4:14

Deliverance of the Jews

Esther exposed Haman's plot, leading to his execution and the Jews' salvation.

Esther 7-9

Lessons We Can Learn

Courage in the face of danger

God's providence working behind the scenes

Using your position for good

Standing up for your people

Prayer and fasting before action