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Fun Facts about Queen Esther

🌸 Hadassah’s Name and Symbolism

• Hadassah means myrtle, a fragrant plant symbolizing peace, beauty, and righteousness in Jewish tradition.
• The name Esther likely comes from the Persian word for star, reminding readers that God placed her to shine in a dark moment.

🐺 Her Tribe and Heritage

• Esther was from the tribe of Benjamin, whose symbol is a wolf, representing courage and fierce protection.
• She and Mordecai were part of the Jewish community living in exile in Persia.
• Mordecai change her name to Esther to hide that she was a Jew.

🗝️Key People in this book.

• Hadssah /Esther
• Mordecai
• King Ahasverus
• Haman

✨Word to know

• Lots are dices
• Gallows are where they hung people
• Plot: plan to, planed

👑 A Book with No Mention of God

• Esther is one of only two books in the Bible that never mentions God by name—yet His providence is seen in every turn of the story.
• Esther reveals how God takes Care of his people.

🕊 A Story of Reversal

• A Jewish girl, Esther, becomes of Persia. An evil man. named Naman [boo] plots to kill all the Jews everywhere. Esther Saves her People.
• The book is filled with “divine reversals”—the enemy’s plans flip back on himself, and mourning turns into joy.

🏛 The Setting: Susa

• The events take place in Susa, the royal capital of Persia, known for its grand palace complex.

📜 The Author Is Unknown

• Jewish tradition sometimes attributes the writing to Mordecai, but Scripture does not name the author.

🕰 Historical Window

The events occur between 483–471 B.C., during the reign of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I).

🎉 The Feast of Purim

• The book explains the origin of Purim, a joyful celebration of God’s deliverance that is still observed today.
• Purim falls on the 14th and 15th of Adar.
  • Adar is the 12th month, for them, but for us it is in February or March.
  • Haman was going the kill the Jews on the 13th of Adar
• What do we do on Purim?
  • Esther’s Story is read aloud & when Haman’s name is said:
    • Children use noise makers to drown out the name.

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✨ Scripture Tie-In

“For such a time as this.” — Esther 4:14
A reminder that God positions His people with purpose, even when His hand seems hidden.

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By Bell