Esther 4 1 when mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, wailing loudly and bitterly. The book of esther, also known in hebrew as the scroll megillah, is a book in the third section ketuvim, writings of the jewish tanakh the hebrew bible and in the christian old testament. In the narrative, ahasuerus seeks a new wife after his queen, vashti, refuses to obey him, and esther is chosen for her beauty. Esther 1 niv read the new international version online. The book of esther in hebrew is secular in nature, in that the name of god, the temple, and prayer are not mentioned. Esther is read during the purim feast on 14th and 15th adar februarymarch. The feast of esther by johannes spilberg the younger. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of esther in the bible new international version. The author of the book of esther is unknown, though some attribute the work to mordecai. Esther saves her people, the jewsthirteen weekly lessonsclear, straightforward questionsthink and pray about it applicationssidebars and memory versesfor late elementary and upnew international version i can study esther alone with god niv version 9781931842846.
The book of esther 6 powerful life lessons from the bible. There were hangings of fine white cloth, of green and of blue. The book of esther records the institution of the feast of purim and the obligation of its perpetual observation. You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. The book deals with how esther, a jew who was selected by king ahasuerus as the new queen after removing the previous queen vashti. Free interactive bible quizzes with answers and high score tables. On this day the enemies of the jews had hoped to overpower them, but now the tables were turned and the jews got the upper hand over those who hated them. The greek septuagint remedied this situation by adding six passages which include the name of god.
Esther 1 new international version niv dramatized audio bible omwoma rebecca maureen. Special thanks to zondervan and biblica for permission to use the niv, tniv and the nirv. The jewish people are rescued and delivered esther 8. Naturally, being a rather unstable fellow, ahasuerus firesslashdivorces her. Hence it belongs to the bestknown otbooks with the jews and it is also the book, which has the oldest copies. Esther 1 new international version niv queen vashti deposed.
Audiobible niv 18 job dramatized new international version high quality duration. Esther 4 niv mordecai persuades esther to help bible. Listen to this description in the five megilloth, a jewish commentary published by the soncino press. Esther 5 niv esthers request to the king on the bible. The military leaders of persia and media, the princes, and the nobles of the provinces were present.
In the book of esther this information is casually presented as unimportant, but comes up later in the story. All this was recorded in the book of the annals in the presence of the king. This is what happened during the time of xerxes, the xerxes who ruled over 127. The book of esther niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 17 duration. The book of esther is the only one not found in the dead sea scrolls. The book of esther is the third part of the old testament and of the hebrew bible. In the narrative, king ahasuerus is drunk at a festival. Esther 10 the greatness of mordecai 1 king xerxes imposed tribute throughout the empire, to its distant shores.
Esther 2 read chapter in new international version. Esther 1, new international version niv the bible app. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Its produced by museum of the bible and is heard on bible gateway and more than 800 radio outlets. Narrated by george sarris, a wellknown spokesperson for several fortune 500 companies and a talented communicator, this audio edition of nehemiah in the beloved new international version niv will reignite your passion for the word of god. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. English new international version niv esther 2 new. Interestingly, of all the books in the bible, the book of esther is the only book that does not explicitly mention god. The book of esther begins with the queen of king ahasuerusvashtisnubbing the kings request to meet with her. Esther 1 queen vashti deposed 1 this is what happened during the time of xerxes, hebrew ahasuerus. These are all of the chapters of the book of esther.
Esther 110 niv queen vashti deposed this is what bible. The book of esther niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Summary of the book of esther genuine leather bible. Bible niv esther 6 esther 6 new international version. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter. The garden had hangings of white and blue linen, fastened with cords of white linen and purple material to silver rings on marble pillars. In other words, mordecai lets esther know that even her outer beauty was for a reason and would not go to waste. Esther 1 new international version niv dramatized audio. Esther 110 new international version niv queen vashti deposed.
Yahuda conjectured that the name esther is derived from a reconstructed median word astra meaning myrtle. In the hebrew bible the book of esther is placed in the third main part, that is the writings hebr. Esther 10, new international version niv the bible app. Esther is described in the book of esther as a jewish queen of the persian king ahasuerus. This would match her hebrew name as recorded in the bible, hadassah, also meaning myrtle. Mordecai learned of a plot to kill the king and made it known to esther who passed the news to the king. Esther 6 new international version the king honors mordecai. Hawthorne professor of new testament greek and exegesis at wheaton college. The initial vision for the project was provided by a single individual an engineer working with general electric in seattle by the name of howard. Esther 4 when mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and. Queen vashti deposed this is what happened during the time of xerxes, the xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from india to cush.
People of the roman catholic faith can this useful short summary of these bible scriptures for an online catholic bible study course or biblical studies. The alone with god bible studies series is the perfect companion for personal devotions. It is in this passage in the book of esther that we see a father grieving for his daughter and a daughter, selflessly giving herself for the sake of her people. New international version below is a list of the books of the bible. Esther 6, new international version niv the bible app. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. She has written the niv application commentary on esther as well as a detailed study of an ancient greek version of esther and is the coauthor of invitation to the septuagint. At that time king xerxes reigned from his royal throne in the citadel of susa, and in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his. Esther 5 new international version niv bible gateway. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts.
Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 10. The book of esther has served the jewish people as support of their national hope and especially so in the days of persecution. The book of esther was likely written between 460 and 350 b. Pure voice audio bible new international version, niv. The key personalities are esther, mordecai, king ahasuerus or xerxes, and haman.
Esther saves her people, the jewsthirteen weekly lessonsclear, straightforward questionsthink and pray about it applicationssidebars and memory versesfor late. Sep 12, 2015 the book of esther from the holy bible new international version niv book 17 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Esther 9 on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of adar, the edict commanded by the king was to be carried out. The prayers of esther and mordecai are especially noteworthy. The book of ester is a very special book in the bible, so here are 11 important bible verses from the book of esther.
The kings chief adviser, haman, is offended by esthers cousin and guardian, mordecai, and gets permission from the king to have all the jews in the kingdom killed. It is one of the five scrolls megillot in the hebrew bible. The purpose of the book of esther is to display the providence of god, especially in regard to his chosen people, israel. Narrated by george sarris, a wellknown spokesperson for several fortune 500 companies and a talented communicator, this audio edition of. Esther 2 one of the princes in the kingdom was haman. A fun way to see how much you know about the bible whilst complementing your bible study. This summary of the book of esther provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of esther.
The book of esther niv audio holy bible high quality and. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. The military leaders of persia and media, the princes, and the nobles of the. Esther 1 niv queen vashti deposed this is what bible. In chapter 12, esther becomes the queen to ahasuerus of persia. Esther 2 new international version niv bible study tools.
Holy bible new international version about the new international version the new international version was undertaken by an independent committee in after a general consensus that there was a need for a new, contemporary english translation of the bible. Esther 10 niv read the new international version online. Esther is, among the generality of jews, the best known of all the books of the bible p. There were couches of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, motherofpearl and other costly stones. During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. Esther 9 niv read the new international version online. Esther 9 1 on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of adar, the edict commanded by the king was to be carried out. Read and study esther in the new international version.
Audiobible niv 17 esther dramatized new international version high quality duration. The above summary details the bible people and summary of important events which occur in the douay rheims version of the catholic bible scriptures of the book of esther. For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the jews from another place, but you and your fathers. Feb 14, 2014 audiobible niv 18 job dramatized new international version high quality duration. The book belongs to the socalled five scrolls hebr. Esther bible book with full chapters new international. Each lesson has six parts, one foreach day of the week, monday through saturday. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. Audiobible niv 17 esther dramatized new international version.
Now he needs to pick a new queen and eventually manages to select esthera comely, young secretly jewish woman who is a part of his harem. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. Esther 4 new international version niv mordecai persuades esther to help. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. Esther 1 new international version niv queen vashti deposed 1 this is what happened during the time of xerxes, a the xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from india to cush b. In the story of esther, youll meet a beautiful, young queen who risked her life to serve god and save her people. Now esther was winning favor in the eyes of all who saw her. Jun 18, 2019 the book of esther is one of only two books in the bible named for women.
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