09/20/08: Esther 2
Esther was an example of an Israelite to whom God showed special favor. She rose from a position of anonymity and insignificance to a level of great fame and importance, as Queen of the Medo-Persian Empire (Esther 2:17).
As such, she was similar to Joseph in Egypt, who became head over Potiphar's household and everything he owned (Genesis 39:4), and later second in command over all of Egypt (41:40). She also was similar to Daniel in Babylon, who was raised to very high positions by King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2:48) and by King Belshazzar (5:29).
As such, she was similar to Joseph in Egypt, who became head over Potiphar's household and everything he owned (Genesis 39:4), and later second in command over all of Egypt (41:40). She also was similar to Daniel in Babylon, who was raised to very high positions by King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2:48) and by King Belshazzar (5:29).
