Esther

מְגִלַּת אֶסְתֵּר

“”the Scroll” (“the Megillah”) of Esther

This brilliant book, The Book (Megillah) of Estherאֶסְתֵּר
Transliteration;’estēr Pronunciation es-tare’ Esther = “star” the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther – daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin Said to be a Prophetesses in the Talmud. For more info click here, showcases the victorious journey of dispersed Jews during the reign of Ahasuerusאֲחַשְׁוֵרוֹשׁ
Transliteration;’ăḥašvērôš Pronunciation akh-ash-vay-rosh’ Ahasuerus = “I will be silent and poor” title of the king of Persia (Iran), probably Xerxes successor to Cyrus, toward the end of the 70 years of Babylonian exile. 4th century B.C.E. (Rashi) For more info click here the king of Persiaפָּרַס
Transliteration: pāras – proper noun with reference to territory and people – Persia is the historical name used in the West for the region and civilization of ancient Iran, which served as the dominant power in western Asia for over twelve centuries through three successive native dynasties—the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian—ruling empires of unprecedented size and complexity. The term “Persia” originates from the Greek designation for Persis (or Parsa), the southwestern Iranian homeland of the Persians, while the indigenous name “Iran” derives from ancient Aryan roots used internally since antiquity. for more info click here. Despite facing Haman’sהָמָן
Transliteration; hāmān Pronunciation haw-mawn’ Haman = “magnificent” chief minister of Ahasuerus, enemy of Mordecai and the Jews, who plotted to kill the Jews but, being foiled by Esther, was hanged, with his family, on the gallows he had made for Mordecai For more info click here nefarious plottings, our heroic characters remained determined and rooted in their faith. The story exemplifies the miraculous ways in which God’s hand was continuously at play (although it never mentions His name) . Every character, even the villainous Hamanהָמָן
Transliteration; hāmān Pronunciation haw-mawn’ Haman = “magnificent” chief minister of Ahasuerus, enemy of Mordecai and the Jews, who plotted to kill the Jews but, being foiled by Esther, was hanged, with his family, on the gallows he had made for Mordecai For more info click here and the pliable Ahasuerusאֲחַשְׁוֵרוֹשׁ
Transliteration;’ăḥašvērôš Pronunciation akh-ash-vay-rosh’ Ahasuerus = “I will be silent and poor” title of the king of Persia (Iran), probably Xerxes successor to Cyrus, toward the end of the 70 years of Babylonian exile. 4th century B.C.E. (Rashi) For more info click here, played a pivotal role in this profound narrative. Mordecai’s skill and Esther’sאֶסְתֵּר
Transliteration;’estēr Pronunciation es-tare’ Esther = “star” the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther – daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin. Said to be a Prophetesses in the Talmud. For more info click here beauty are just a few examples of God’s providence. The true heroine of this story, however, is Estherאֶסְתֵּר
Transliteration;’estēr Pronunciation es-tare’ Esther = “star” the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther – daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin Said to be a Prophetesses in the Talmud. For more info click here. Her unwavering strength and faith are evident in her willingness to risk her life and position for her people in their time of need. The Book (Megillah) of Estherאֶסְתֵּר
Transliteration;’estēr Pronunciation es-tare’ Esther = “star” the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther – daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin Said to be a Prophetesses in the Talmud. For more info click here inspires us to stand firm in our beliefs, even when faced with daunting challenges, and to trust in the will of the divine. The book (Megillah) of Estherאֶסְתֵּר
Transliteration;’estēr Pronunciation es-tare’ Esther = “star” the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther – daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin Said to be a Prophetesses in the Talmud. For more info click here is commemorated in the festival of Purim on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adarאֲדָר
Ădār; from Akkadian adaru is the sixth month of the civil year and the twelfth month of the religious year on the Hebrew calendar, roughly corresponding to the month of March in the Gregorian calendar. It is a month of 29 days. For more info click here.

The Author

The authorship of the Book (Megillah) of Estherאֶסְתֵּר
Transliteration;’estēr Pronunciation es-tare’ Esther = “star” the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther – daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin Said to be a Prophetesses in the Talmud. For more info click here cannot be determined with certainty. Scholars have attributed it to various individuals, such as Ezraעֶזְרָא
/ˈɛzrə/ also called Ezra the Scribe (עֶזְרָא הַסּוֹפֵר‎ ʿEzrāʾ hasSōfēr) in Chazalic literature, and Ezra the Priest was an important Jewish scribe (sofer) and priest (kohen) in the early Second Temple period. In Greco-Latin Ezra is called Esdras (Greek: Ἔσδρας). His name is probably a shortened Aramaic translation of the Hebrew name עזריהו‎ Azaryahu, “Yah helps”. For more info click here, Joiakim, Mordecai, and men of the Great Synagogue. However, there is merit in ascribing the book to Mordecaiמָרְדְּכַי
Transliteration: mārdᵊḵay Pronunciation: mor-dek-ah’-ee – “little man” or “worshipper of Mars” cousin and adoptive father of queen Esther; son of Jair of the tribe of Benjamin; deliverer under Divine providence of the children of Israel from the destruction plotted by Haman the chief minister of Ahasuerus; institutor of the feast of Purim – For more info click here, as he is a significant character and has personal knowledge of the events described. Many scholars, contend that it is a work of fiction written centuries after the events supposedly occurred others believe the book is not a work of fiction or romance, but a historical account documented by specific dates. It is dated according to the reign of Ahasuerusאֲחַשְׁוֵרוֹשׁ
Transliteration;’ăḥašvērôš Pronunciation akh-ash-vay-rosh’ Ahasuerus = “I will be silent and poor” title of the king of Persia (Iran), probably Xerxes successor to Cyrus, toward the end of the 70 years of Babylonian exile. 4th century B.C.E. (Rashi) For more info click here, commonly believed to be Xerxes I of ancient times. Modern excavations at Susaשׁוּשַׁן
Transliteration: šûšan – proper locative noun – Shushan or Susa = “lily”- the winter residence of the Persian kings; located on the river Ulai or Choaspes. for more info click here (the capital of Iran) have corroborated the accuracy of the author’s account, indicating personal knowledge of the depicted people and events. Despite being aggressively attacked for its nationalist and vengeful spirit, the Book (Megillah) of Estherאֶסְתֵּר
Transliteration;’estēr Pronunciation es-tare’ Esther = “star” the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther – daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin Said to be a Prophetesses in the Talmud. For more info click here offers truths that can edify the soul of those humbly relying on the Spirit of God to learn. The more one studies the story, the more profound truths they will uncover, comparable to gold nuggets.

The Megillah: The Book of Esther

In the Megillah, God’s Name doesn’t appear, but when all was done, His presence was recognized everywhere. Every piece fit, His jigsaw puzzle was perfect. And Estherאֶסְתֵּר
Transliteration;’estēr Pronunciation es-tare’ Esther = “star” the queen of Persia, heroine of the book of Esther – daughter of Abihail, cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai, of the tribe of Benjamin. Said to be a Prophetesses in the Talmud. For more info click here could truthfully tell the Sages that everyone knew it…

Because He doesn’t appear in the Megillah, He is there more meaningfully than in any other sacred book.

No, He isn’t concealed. He only seems to be. It’s for us to find Him in every event of our lives. Megillas Esther shows us how — If we but read its directions