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Esther

queen of Persia

Jewish queen who intercedes for her people in Persia.

46 appearances1 Bible books2 known aliases

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Jewish orphan raised by her cousin in who is chosen as queen by after 's removal. When plots the destruction of the throughout the empire, she approaches the king uninvited, exposes Haman at a private banquet, and secures an edict allowing the Jews to defend themselves. The feast of Purim commemorates the deliverance she helps bring about.

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