-Also called HADASSAH -Niece of Mordecai Esther 2:7, 15 -Chosen queen Esther 2:17 -Tells the king of the plot against his life Esther 2:22 -Fasts on account of the decree to destroy the Israelites; Accuses Haman to the king; intercedes for her people Esther 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
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