Exegesis on Book of Esther

INTRODUCTION I have always liked reading the book of Esther, because she was beautiful, intelligent, and delivers the Jews of Persia from destruction. She was in fact, one of my biblical heroes as I was growing up and I just admired her so much. However, it was few years ago when I had came across a comic book written on the history of Armenia. The story wasn¡¯t politically correct, but it was quite interesting. …showed first 75 words of 3059 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3059 total…than Esther. Sure, Esther was a smart woman, but she was busy pleasing her husband. I think Esther¡¯s actions were more conniving than intelligent. She bowed to her husband in order to survive. Vashti had not groveled but stood up for herself. I think for that reason, Vashti¡¯s actions should be highly regarded than that of Esther. Women can surely learn from Vashti to be strong in their own beliefs and stand firm.