Where is Esther mentioned in the Bible?

Esther is mentioned in Esther 2:7, Esther 2:8, Esther 2:10.

Who was Esther in the Bible?

Also known as Hadassah

Return & Second Temple · 538–4 BCOld Testament

Queen who saved her people

A Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai who became queen of Persia. At great personal risk she exposed a plot to destroy her people — "for such a time as this" — and saved them. The feast of Purim remembers her courage.

🤯 What might Esther have looked like?

The Bible says Esther "was lovely in form and features."

See Lovely in form and features (Esther 2:7)

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Esther's family

Father: Abihail

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Verses that mention Esther

Esther 2:7Esther 2:8Esther 2:10Esther 2:11Esther 2:15Esther 2:16

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