The book of esther tells a compelling story, dramatic and exciting, with clearly defined heroes and villains. Its as gripping as any novel you might pick up today, but its also a true story. Esther 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Book of esther encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Read 10 books of the bible you should read again and again grow your faith and be encouraged today. Esther 1 niv queen vashti deposed this is what bible gateway. Esther 2 niv esther made queen later when king bible gateway. Without ever mentioning god directly, his hand is all over the story of esther, displaying his providence and faithfulness even as the jews faced annihilation. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. We are shown a persian emperor, ahasuerus loosely based on xerxes, 485464 b.
Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Esther made queen later when king xerxes fury had subsided. The book belongs to the socalled five scrolls hebr. Esther 1 esv the kings banquets now in the bible gateway. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. Esther 1 kjv now it came to pass in the days of bible gateway. The book of esther describes the jewish heroine esther, who saved the jewish people in persia from annihilation during the reign of king xerxes i ahasuerus of persia, who ruled from 486 to 465 bc. The book of esther tells a story of the deliverance of the jewish people. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Shop the website now for niv, esv, csb, kjv, audio, devotional bibles and more. Esther 1 niv queen vashti deposed this is what bible. The next step is to enter your payment information. The story of esther is one of the most popular and beloved stories in the bible.
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