Old Testament · History

Esther

A Jewish queen, an evil edict, and a quiet God.

Author: Anonymous
Audience: Jews in the Persian diaspora
Date: c. 470 BC
Chapters: 10

Purpose

To show God's hidden providence preserving His people.

Key Themes

Providence
Courage
Deliverance

Key Verses

“Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

Wesleyan–Holiness Reflection

Even where God is unnamed, He is unmistakable.

Chapter Insight

Jump into any chapter for cross-references and a Wesleyan reflection.