ESTHER 2

ESTHER CHOSEN AS QUEEN + MORDECAI SAVES THE KING

An Israelite man named Mordecai, who was previously taken from Jerusalem under Babylonian captivity, makes his home in Persia. After the death of both her parents, Mordecai took on the role of guardian and caregiver for his younger cousin Esther.

In efforts to find a new queen, the King Xerxes summons the beautiful virgins of Persia to be considered for the role. The young women are taken into custody and given beauty treatments before being presented for a night with the king.

Esther, being a beautiful young woman, is considered for the role of Queen, but Mordecai instructs Esther to hide her identity as an Israelite.

Out of all the young women in Persia, King Xerxes loves Esther the most and she is given favor in his sight. He places the royal crown on her head, making her Queen over Persia.

After Esther is appointed, Mordecai overhears two royal guards plotting to murder the king. Mordecai tells Esther of their schemes, and Esther informs the King. After confirming their claims are true, the two guards are killed, and it is recorded that Mordecai saved the king by giving the news to Esther.