The book was probably written in the third or second century B.C. It has come down to us in two versions: an older Hebrew version, and a Greek version based on a text similar to the Hebrew, …

Footnotes Esther 1:1 Hebrew Ahasuerus; here and throughout Esther Esther 1:1 That is, the upper Nile region

Nehemiah 13 Esther 2 English Standard Version (ESV) The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. …

Like the Books of Tobit and Judith, the Book of Esther is not a pure and simple novel; although the author takes much liberty in his dealings with history and geography, his sole intent is to …

Footnotes 1:1a Hebrew Ahasuerus, another name for Xerxes; also throughout the book of Esther. Xerxes reigned 486–465 B.c. 1:1b Hebrew to Cush. 1:22 Or and should speak in the language …

Sep 9, 2024 · Your quick reference guide to the Biblical book of Esther, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.

Esther, the adopted daughter of a Jew named Mordecai, is chosen as Vashti’s successor. Mordecai discovers a plot to murder the king, and passes on the information to Esther, with …

Passage Resources Hebrew/Greek Your Content Esther 1 New King James Version The King Dethrones Queen Vashti

Esther 2 Esther 4 New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved …

The French excavations at Susa in 1880-1890 uncovered the great palace of Xerxes, where Esther would have lived. The building covered two and one-half acres. The finds at Susa from …