Timeline: 486-465 B.C.
The Book of Esther describes the account of the Jewish queen who saved her people from their enemies. In addition, the book has parallels to Jesus.
The Persian King Xerxes is unhappy with his wife Vashti and replaces her with Esther, a Jewish woman would would become queen.
The King's main advisor, Haman, had a bad relationship with Mordecai, Esther's cousin and guardian, after an incident. Haman attempted to have the Jews in the kingdom killed in retaliation, but Esther was able to stop the plan.
In addition, Esther secured permission for the Jews to defend themselves, have their enemies killed, and Mordecai is made the king's highest advisor, and Haman is put to death.
Purim is the Jewish celebration and annual feast regarding Esther's saving of the Jewish people from Haman.
Parallels with Jesus The account of Esther and the Jewish people has parallels to Jesus Christ. Just as Esther saved her people from death, Jesus saved his people and all mankind from sin and death.
The Book of Esther describes the account of the Jewish queen who saved her people from their enemies. In addition, the book has parallels to Jesus.
The Persian King Xerxes is unhappy with his wife Vashti and replaces her with Esther, a Jewish woman would would become queen.
The King's main advisor, Haman, had a bad relationship with Mordecai, Esther's cousin and guardian, after an incident. Haman attempted to have the Jews in the kingdom killed in retaliation, but Esther was able to stop the plan.
In addition, Esther secured permission for the Jews to defend themselves, have their enemies killed, and Mordecai is made the king's highest advisor, and Haman is put to death.
Purim is the Jewish celebration and annual feast regarding Esther's saving of the Jewish people from Haman.
Parallels with Jesus The account of Esther and the Jewish people has parallels to Jesus Christ. Just as Esther saved her people from death, Jesus saved his people and all mankind from sin and death.
