Esther Part 1 – Esther becomes Queen
Esther Chapters 1-2
Esther is one of only two books in the Holy Bible that are named for
women. One is Ruth, the other is Esther.
Although God is not named in the book of Esther, it is nevertheless
full of the Lord's intervention on His people's behalf, in guidance and
protection. This study will not be mentioning the applications to our lives as
Christians, although there are many, but will focus on the life of Esther, and
the presence of the Lord, though unspoken by name.
Esther's story begins with a feast during the third year of reign of
the king Ahasuerus when Chapter 1:V3-4 “he made a feast unto all his princes
and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces,
being before him: When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the
honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.” And then 2 more feasts V5,7-9 “and when these days were expired, the
king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace,
both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king’s
palace….and they gave them drink in vessels of gold…and royal wine in
abundance, according to the state of the king. And the drinking was according
to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers
of his house, that they should do according to every man’s pleasure. Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the
women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus”
