The book of Esther tells the story of a young Jewish woman who marries the king (Ahasuerus), discovers a plot to kill all the Jews (with the help of her uncle Mordecai) and risks her life to thwart the plot.
Over the centuries Esther has been a popular name for Jewish girls.
In Hebrew, the name Esther is spelled אֶסְתֵּר
The Gemara in Megilla states she is one of seven women prophets, along with Sarah, Miriam, Chuldah, Devorah, Avigial and Chana.
See also[]
External links[]
- Wikipedia's article on Esther
- Judaica guide on the Book of Esther
- Jewish Virtual Library: Esther, the Book of Esther and the Fast of Esther
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