Circular ancient history of queen esther

Many of us know the story of Esther, a Jewish woman who married the King of Persia and saved her people from a genocide. As the story goes, the Persian king, after divorcing his wife, chooses to marry Esther. When Haman, an adviser to the king, issued an edict to wipe out all the Jews, Esther approaches the king to find a way to save her people.

But many may not know the history or politics involved in the story.

Who are the descendants of queen esther

Both of these elements enrich the reading of the text, allowing us to see where the animosity from Haman originated, why the king couldn’t reverse laws, and why Esther risked her life just to walk in the presence of the King.

Why Did Haman Hate the Jews So Much?

Haman, a close confidant of King Xerxes, who had a certain sway over the king’s decisions, held a deep-seated hatred for Mordecai, Esther’s cousin, and by association all the Jewish people.

When Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman (a typical Persian court custom a