Bible scene, Esther before Ahasuerus
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Bible scene, Esther before Ahasuerus
Bible scene, Esther before the Persian King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) -- the Jewish heroine pleads for her people (Book of Esther).
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1813 Ahasuerus Biblical Esther Heroine Jewish Persian Pleads Testament Throne Xerxes
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Esther Before Ahasuerus: A Dramatic Moment from the Book of Esther (BCE) This engraving, created in 1813, depicts a pivotal scene from the Old Testament book of Esther. In this moment, the Jewish heroine Esther, dressed in royal attire, stands before the Persian King Ahasuerus (also known as Xerxes I). Esther's people were on the brink of destruction, as the king's wicked advisor Haman had convinced him to issue a decree to annihilate all Jews in the Persian Empire. Determined to save her people, Esther bravely approached the throne to plead for their lives. She revealed her Jewish identity to Ahasuerus, risking her own life, and asked for mercy and justice. The king, moved by Esther's courage and wisdom, granted her request and reversed Haman's wicked decree. This powerful scene from the Book of Esther is a testament to the courage and resilience of the Jewish people. Esther's story serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. The intricate details of this 19th-century engraving bring this biblical moment to life, allowing us to witness the drama and emotion of this pivotal moment in history.
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