Queen Esther saves Her People

Esther is noted in the Bible for being a heroic figure. Queen Esther saved the Jewish people from genocide. During the reign of King Xerxes, there was a search for the next queen. Esther was among the virgins chosen, she was favored by the servants of the palace. It should be noted that Esther was very beautiful and kind, and due to this, she was chosen to be the next queen of Persia. The king’s chief minister, Haman wanted to kill all the Jews in Persia. However, Esther’s cousin, Mordecai heard these plans and warned her. Esther pleaded with the King to spare her people and by the grace of God, he agreed and Haman was hanged instead.