Esther: Born to Rule

Published: Aug. 7, 2024, 6:53 p.m.

We are familiar with the basic story of Esther, a Jewish orphan turned queen, who courageously risks her life to save her people from genocide planned by the wicked Haman. We may be less aware of the Biblical subtext of her righting a generational disgrace sullying her Benjamite lineage.