The Story Of Esther: The King Of Persia

After deposing the queen for disobeying his command, the King of Persia sets about finding a woman to take her place. A beautiful Jewish girl, going by the name of Esther to conceal her heritage, was chosen to be the new queen. An orphan raised by her uncle, she was humble, obedient, and followed the law. Once queen, she continued to be guided by her uncle, who reveals a plot to exterminate her people. Finding her voice and the strength to disobey the law of her king would take great faith. She bravely requests a presence before the king which could end in death for her. The hand of God placed Esther in the position where she could speak out for her people. Esther’s faith provided the strength needed to stand for what was just, to be able to expose a treacherous man, and ultimately save her people. In the Persian Period there was a king by the name of Xerxes. His kingdom reached from India to Cush and included 127 provinces. Xerxes was ruling from the city of Susa, which was home to his winter palace (Pell p. 5). After three years in power Xerxes threw a lavish party for all of his nobles, officials, and princes. This celebration lasted for 180 days with Xerxes showing off his wealth and power. After the celebration ended he held a …show more content…
Afterwards there came a day of rest, celebration, and feasting. Mordecai wrote letters to all of the Jews announcing that the fourteenth and fifteenth day of Adar was a day to celebrate and gift to others and the less fortunate annually. Purim was to be celebrated every year by every Jew in every city in remembrance of the possibility of their destruction and that through faith it was overturned with victory against their enemies. Esther’s regulations in regards to the days of Purim were recorded explaining their times for fasting and mourning. Mordecai was ranked second to the King and was promoted highly as he looked out for the greatness of his