Esther
Queen of Persia and advocate for the Jewish people.
Esther bravely approached King Ahasuerus to plead for the salvation of her people, the Jews, after Haman's plot was revealed.
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Key Figures — Esther 8
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Mordecai
Jewish leader and newly appointed royal official.
Mordecai was honored by King Ahasuerus and given Haman's position. He played a crucial role in drafting the new decree that allowed the Jews to defend themselves.
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King of Persia who grants Esther's request.
King Ahasuerus gave Esther and Mordecai the authority to write a new decree that allowed the Jews to protect themselves against their enemies.
Related passagesHaman
Former royal official whose plot against the Jews was overturned.
Though Haman is not active in this chapter, his previous actions set the stage for the events of Esther 8, as his estate is given to Esther and his position to Mordecai.