OLD TESTAMENT AUTHOR

Esther

The Brave Queen

492 BC - 460 BC

Persian Period

Persia

God: The Ultimate Author

Divine Providence Working Through Human Courage

Divine Inspiration Process

Though God's name never appears in the Book of Esther, His providence is evident throughout. God inspired Esther to record how He works behind the scenes, orchestrating events to preserve His people even in exile.

"And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"

- Esther 4:14

Divine Attributes Revealed

Divine Providence

God's hidden hand guiding all events

Covenant Faithfulness

Protecting His people even in exile

Perfect Timing

Orchestrating events for deliverance

Persian Empire Context

The events of Esther took place during the reign of King Xerxes I (Ahasuerus) in the vast Persian Empire, which stretched from India to Ethiopia.

• Susa was the winter capital of Persia
• Jews lived throughout the empire in exile
• Persian court culture and customs
• Royal protocols and palace intrigue

Jewish Diaspora

The Jewish people were scattered throughout the Persian Empire following the Babylonian exile, living as minorities in foreign lands.