Esther

Esther [E] [H] [S]

  • Also called HADASSAH

  • Niece of Mordecai
    Esther 2:7 Esther 2:15

  • Chosen queen
    Esther 2:17

  • Tells the king of the plot against his life
    Esther 2:22

  • Fasts on account of the decree to destroy the Israelites; Accuses Haman to the king; intercedes for her people
    Esther 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 ; 9

[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

Bibliography Information

Nave, Orville J. "Entry for 'Esther'". "Nave's Topical Bible". . 1896.