
Esther, a descendant of Sarah and Hadassah, rises as queen of the Persian empire during a grand feast in Susa. Vashti’s removal signals divine influence shaping Israelite fate.
In chapter six, the king cannot sleep, Mordecai is to be honored instead of Haman, and Haman faces humiliation as he leads Mordecai on a royal horse, foreshadowing a reversal.
In chapter seven, Esther reveals her heritage to the king to counter Haman's hatred of the Jews, and the vision reveals his evil through the death of his ten sons.
Chapter nine of Esther examines Purim's celebration—lots, the Esther scroll, and noise to drown out Haman—along with charity to the poor and hamantaschen, highlighting Esther's courage against injustice.
You will learn what Ancient Bible Study Methods and how to apply them to the interpretation of the Book of Esther. This Bible study method was created by the Sage Hillel about 70 years before the birth of Jesus Christ. It has been revived for the church and improved by Dr. Anne Davis and myself. The Hillel method is still used in Yeshivas today.