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Pray for God’s Wisdom and Understanding,
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Historical Books, (12), from Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st, 2nd Samuel,
1st, 2nd Kings, 1st, 2nd Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther.

17. The Book of Esther, Chapters 1-10.
The Book of Esther, in the form of a short story similar to the Book of Ruth, has its settings in the palace of Shushan, or Susa, one of three capitals of the Persian Empire. The story gives us a vivid picture of the Jews in exile, of the hostility of their non-Jewish enemies in Persia, and of how Esther became the queen of Ahasuerus (Xerxes), subsequently risking her life in order to save her people, the Jews, from total destruction. God's providential care of His people is magnified throughout, though the word "God" never appears in the book.

Thanking God, for teaching us his Word, In Jesus name we pray, Amen.