The Book of Esther tells the story of how Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai saved the Jewish people in Persia from a plot to annihilate them. Esther, initially hiding her Jewish identity, becomes queen and uses her position to expose the evil plan of Haman, a high-ranking official who sought to destroy the Jews. The story, set during the reign of King Ahasuerus (likely Xerxes I), is known for its themes of courage, faith, and God's hidden providence in the face of adversity. It also explains the origin of the Jewish festival of Purim, which commemorates the Jewish people's deliverance.
