Women in the Bible - What Can We learn From Them

 Esther

Who was Esther?  She was a Jewess who was chosen by Persian King Ahasuerus to become his queen. 

What did she do?  Queen Esther used her influence to prevent the genocide of her own people. She discoverd that an official decree had been issued  that designiated a specific day on which all Jews  living in the Persian Empire were to be killed.  This evil scheme was the work of a man named Haman, who was the primie minister.  (Esther 3:13-15; 4:1, 5)  With the help of her older cousin, Mordecai, and at the risk of her life, Esther revealed the scheme to her husban, King Ahasuerus. (Esther 4:10-16; &:1-1)  Ahasuerus thn allowed Esther and Mordecai to issue another decree, authorizing the Jews to defend themselves.  The Jews thoroughly defeated  their enemies. -  ESTHER 8:5-11; 9:16, 17.

Note: Also, Haman and his family were destroyed, because Esther was the queen and the king did not appreciate what Haban did, it was a betrayal of sorts.

What can we learn from Esther?  Queen Esther set an outstanding example of courage, humility,  and modesty. (Psalms 31:24; Philippians 2:3)  Despite her beauty and position, she sought cousel and help.  When speaking with her husband, she was tactful and respectful, but bold.  And at  at ime of great danger for the Jews, she courageously identified herself as one of them.  

For a further discussion about Esther, see the articles "She Stood Up for God's People" and "She Acted Wisely, Bravely, and Selflessly. 

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