Esther, Individually
Who Esther Was
King Saul
's modesty, in hiding his new status as King, was rewarded by having Esther as his descendant: Megillah 13b
Esther was also known as "Hadassah": Megillah 10b, 13a
Esther was called "Hadassah" for her righteousness: Megillah 13a
Esther was called "Hadassah" because of her scent: Megillah 13a
The death of Esther's parents: Megillah 13a
She was one of the 7
prophetesses
whose prophecy was recorded: Megillah 14a
Esther's prophecy: Megillah 14b, 15a
Esther's Appearance
Esther appearing to each nationality in the appearance of that nationality: Megillah 7a, 13a
Esther's beauty was like that of the Moon: Megillah 13a
Esther was one of the 4 most beautiful women in the world: Megillah 15a
Esther was of average height: Megillah 13a
Esther was of olive complexion: Megillah 13a
Gd gave Esther a "String of Kindness," making her appear beautiful even to those who would not have thought her so: Megillah 13a, 15a, 15b
Esther in the Palace
Esther was called "Esther [Hidden]" because she hid her nationality from Achashverosh: Megillah 13a
Esther's use of her servants to keep track of Shabbat: Megillah 13a
What Esther ate in the palace, and her servants' involvement with her diet: Megillah 13a
Esther keeping the laws of
Menstruation
while in Achashverosh's palace: Megillah 13b
The
Manifestation of Hashem's Presence
leaving, when she passed the room of idolatry: Megillah 15b
Esther and the Purim Story
Why Gd arranged to have Esther taken to Achashverosh in the
month of Tevet
, specifically: Megillah 13a
Esther's fear, at news of Haman's edict: Megillah 15a
Esther's concern that the Jews' sins would lead to their downfall: Megillah 15a
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