Esther intro, new international version niv the bible app. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. It relates the story of a hebrew woman in persia, born as hadassah but known as esther. Mar 05, 2015 the genre of the book of esther is narrative history. In the narrative, ahasuerus seeks a new wife after his queen, vashti, refuses to obey him, and esther is chosen for her beauty. Esther 2, new international version niv the bible app. She begged him to put an end to the evil plan of haman the agagite, which he had devised against the jews. Esther is the jewish maiden who became queen of persia and rescued her people from a murderous plot to annihilate them. The book of esther is one of only two books in the bible named for women. During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. Her story is recorded in the old testament book bearing her name. Esther bible book with full chapters new international. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away.
Now he needs to pick a new queen and eventually manages to select esthera comely, young secretly jewish woman who is a. These questions are answered and more in the article below, shared from the niv starting place study bible. It is one of the five scrolls megillot in the hebrew bible. This question has been a source of controversy for centuries. The genre of the book of esther is narrative history. Esther 10, new international version niv the bible app. The book of esther begins with the queen of king ahasuerusvashtisnubbing the kings request to meet with her. Book of esther read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Esther 1 niv queen vashti deposed this is what bible. The book of esther has served the jewish people as support of their national hope and especially so in the days of persecution. Esther 110 new international version niv queen vashti deposed.
The book of esther, also known in hebrew as the scroll megillah, is a book in the third section ketuvim, writings of the jewish tanakh the hebrew bible and in the christian old testament. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible. Sep 12, 2015 the book of esther from the holy bible new international version niv book 17 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Esther is read during the purim feast on 14th and 15th adar februarymarch. Esther 4 new international version niv mordecai persuades esther to help. Queen vashti deposed 1 this is what happened during the time of xerxes,a the xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from india to cushb. See the list below for their most common abbreviations.
This commentary shows how esther is perfect guidance for us when we find ourselves in a situation where right and wrong are not so clearly defined and every choice we have seems to be a troubling mixture of good and bad. The book of esther was likely written between 460 and 350 b. The book of esther does not specifically name its author. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. And all his acts of power and might, together with a full account of the greatness of mordecai, whom the king had promoted, are they not written in the book. The author of the book of esther is unknown, though some attribute the work to mordecai. This book particularly teaches us the invisible care of god for those of his people who preferred to stay in the land of exile although they could have returned to palestine since the days of king cyrus of persia see book of ezra. Esther 1 new international version niv queen vashti deposed.
An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible. In the hebrew bible the book of esther is placed in the third main part, that is the writings hebr. In other words, mordecai lets esther know that even her outer beauty was for a reason and would not go to waste. The book of esther is the only one not found in the dead sea scrolls. The book of esther niv audio holy bible high quality. Esther is, among the generality of jews, the best known of all the books of the bible p.
Xerxes, the persian king, rejected his wife queen vashti, and fell in love with esther at a beauty contest. All this was recorded in the book of the annals in the presence of the king. This is what happened during the time of xerxes, the xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from india to cush. Esther 4 niv mordecai persuades esther to help bible. The writer of the book of esther probably wanted his readers to realise that god is always in control.
Esther 1 new international version niv dramatized audio. The book of esther does not mention the name of god. Naturally, being a rather unstable fellow, ahasuerus firesslashdivorces her. The book belongs to the socalled five scrolls hebr. You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of esther in the bible new. The prayers of esther and mordecai are especially noteworthy. The key personalities are esther, mordecai, king ahasuerus or xerxes, and haman. Esther 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Esther 2 read chapter in new international version. Esther 1 niv bible this is what happened during the. In esther nivac, karen jobes is our guide for an insightful and unexpected look at the book of esther a book brimming with practical lessons, but seemingly without a theology. Jun 18, 2019 the book of esther is one of only two books in the bible named for women. The jewish feast of purim celebrates this particular deliverance of the jews. The law of moses had earlier described how gods mighty acts of deliverance lay. Esther bible book with full chapters new international version. We might even think that he does not care about us.
The book of esther niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter. King xerxes imposed tribute throughout the empire, to its distant shores. Book of esther simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Esther 1 niv queen vashti deposed this is what bible gateway.
The book of esther 6 powerful life lessons from the bible. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining. Esther 4 niv mordecai persuades esther to help bible gateway.
Esther 4 when mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, wailing loudly and. Esther 110 queen vashti deposed this is what bible. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. These are all of the chapters of the book of esther. Why isnt god mentioned at all in the book of esther. In the story of esther, youll meet a beautiful, young queen who risked. The book of esther niv audio holy bible high quality and. Esther 5 niv esthers request to the king on the bible. Listen to this description in the five megilloth, a jewish commentary published by the soncino press. Read more of esther 2 esther 2 new international version niv. Esther 5 new international version niv esthers request to the king. The military leaders of persia and media, the princes, and the nobles of the. This summary of the book of esther provides information about the title. Esther is described in the book of esther as a jewish queen of the persian king ahasuerus commonly identified as xerxes i, reigned 486465 bce.
Hence it belongs to the bestknown otbooks with the jews and it is also the book. The most popular traditions are mordecai a major character in the book of esther, ezra and nehemiah who would have been familiar with persian customs. This commentary shows how esther is perfect guidance for us when we find ourselves in a situation where right and wrong are not. Esther is the only book in the bible not to mention the name of god. The canonicity of the book was questioned by some in ancient judaism and early christianity. Esther 8, new international version niv the bible app. The book of esther explains why jews in the persian period began celebrating a new festival called purim. Esther 2 new international version niv bible study tools.
Esther 1 niv bible this is what happened during the time. The greek septuagint remedied this situation by adding six passages which include the name of god. A 7 b 24 c 150 d 180 2 the king was enraged at the queen during the party because. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. At that time king xerxes reigned from his royal throne in the citadel of susa. Esther 110 new international version niv queen vashti deposed 1 this is what happened during the time of xerxes, a the xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from india to cush b. Esther 1 new international version niv queen vashti deposed 1 this is what happened during the time of xerxes, a the xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from india to cush b. The book of esther is about a jewish girl adopted by her uncle, mordecai, after her parents died. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, esther. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. Esther 110 niv queen vashti deposed this is what bible.
Is it really the inspired word of god if it makes no mention of him. A 10day bible study on the book of esther without ever mentioning god directly, the hand of god is all over the story of esther, displaying the providence and faithfulness of god even in the face of eradication. The book of esther in hebrew is secular in nature, in that the name of god, the temple, and prayer are not mentioned. The book of esther from the holy bible new international version niv book 17 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound.
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