Esther Bible Study
15Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,
16Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. There is, perhaps, no Bible story more loved than that of Queen Esther. Originally this was going to go on my
Women of the Bible
page, until I realized that there was way more here than could be justified with just one Bible Devotion. I hope you will enjoy this Esther Bible Study. It is a work in progress, so keep coming back for the next saga in the life of Queen Esther of the Bible. Queen Vashti - As the book of Esther of begins, Queen Vashti, one of the most beautiful women in the land, is secure in her position. However, when King Ahazuerus calls for the Queen, and she fails to come, her reign becomes short-lived. Vashti and Ahasuerus - I am sure that Queen Vashti never expected to be dethroned for her disobedience to King Ahasuerus. Though God did not cause her to lose her throne, He used it for His own purposes.
The King Remembers
- Do you think when King Ahasuerus remembers dethroning Queen Vashti he has any regrets? Will this experience help him in choosing his next queen? 
Beauty of Esther
- Do you think King Ahasuerus will be more careful in choosing his next queen. After all, all of the women chosen were beautiful, but what would set Esther above all of the rest?Queen Esther - What a dream come true! Queen Esther! Do you think as a little girl Esther ever dreamed that she would be the queen of the land? A Plot Revealed - Esther had not been queen long when Mordecai, her uncle revealed a plot to take the king's life. Her quick actions in reporting the plot will be used by God in a wonderful way, later in her reign. Haman - Enter Haman! As is not uncommon in royalty, the king was so pleased with Haman, that he elevated him above all of the other princes of the land, commanding all of his servants to bow down to Haman. There was only one problem; Mordecai, a servant in the king's gate, refused to bow down to Haman. Casting Lots - Continuing with our Esther Bible Study, we find that Haman did not wait very long to bring about his evil plans. After casting lots to determine the month, Haman hurried to the king to get permission to put to death all of the Jews in the land. Esther Bible Study Women of the Bible Devotions for Women Daily Bible Devotions Home Page from the Bible 
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