Esther

Esther, a Jewish queen in Persia, and her cousin Mordecai expose Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews. Though God’s name is never mentioned, his providence is evident in the origin of Purim.

Author: Unknown
Date: c. 460–350 BC
Theme: Providence preserves the Jewish people in Persia.
Key verses: Esther 4:14; Esther 9:20-22
Chinese Union Simplified

Esther 10

1亚哈随鲁王使旱地和海岛的人民都进贡。 2他以权柄能力所行的,并他抬举末底改使他高升的事,岂不都写在米底亚和波斯王的历史上吗? 3犹大人末底改作亚哈随鲁王的宰相,在犹大人中为大,得他众弟兄的喜悦,为本族的人求好处,向他们说和平的话。

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