After Vashti’s removal, young women are gathered for the king, including Esther, a Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai. Esther gains favor, becomes queen, and keeps her Jewish identity concealed at Mordecai’s instruction. Mordecai then uncovers an assassination plot against the king, and his service is recorded in the royal chronicles.
After Vashti’s removal, young women are gathered for the king, including Esther, a Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai. Esther gains favor, becomes queen, and keeps her Jewish identity concealed at Mordecai’s instruction. Mordecai then uncovers an assassination plot against the king, and his service is recorded in the royal chronicles.
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