Couples in the Bible: King Xerxes and Esther

Esther, also known as Hadassah, is being raised by her cousin and guardian, Mordecai. The king banishes his queen and his men sought out “beautiful young virgins”. {Esther 2} Esther arrived at the king’s palace and underwent the beauty regiment required. When her time came she went into King Ahasuerus and “the king loved Esther more than all the women, […]

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