Esther
A Jewish woman becomes queen of Persia and courageously saves her people from genocide.
Old Testament10 chapters
Chapters
1power and authority, gender roles: “"But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command…”2Providence, Favor: “"The king loved Esther more than all the women, and she won…”3Pride and Power, Prejudice and Persecution: “"The king said to Haman, 'The money is given to you, the…”4Identity and Heritage, Courage and Risk: “For if you remain silent now, then relief and deliverance…”5courage, divine providence: “And the king said to her, 'What is it, Queen Esther? What is…”6divine providence, reversal of fortunes: “On that night the king could not sleep. And he gave orders…”7courage, justice: “"Then Queen Esther answered, 'If I have found favor in your…”8Reversal of Fortune, Divine Providence: “"But you may write as you please with regard to the Jews, in…”9Divine Providence, Justice: “"But the Jews undertook to do as they had started, and as…”10Providence, Leadership: “For Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Ahasuerus,…”