The story
Esther was a Jewish girl raised by her cousin Mordecai. One day King Xerxes of Persia chose Esther to be his new queen. Now she lived in the palace!
But the king’s top helper, Haman, was proud and mean. When Mordecai would not bow to him, Haman got angry. He tricked the king into making a law against all the Jewish people.
Mordecai sent Esther a message: “You must ask the king for help. Maybe God made you queen for just such a time as this!”
But no one could go to the king without being called. It was dangerous! Esther asked her people to pray for her. Then she bravely walked into the throne room.
The king held out his golden scepter. “What do you want, Queen Esther?” At a special dinner, Esther told the king about Haman’s wicked plan.
The king was angry with Haman, and his plan was stopped. God’s people were saved! They celebrated with a big party. God can help me be brave, too.
