Esther Becomes a Queen
Esther was a sweet young girl. She was kind, smart, and very brave.
One day, the king chose her to be queen. She wore a crown and lived in a big palace.
But Esther had a secret. She was Jewish. She didn’t tell the king yet.
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A Scary Plan
A man named Haman worked for the king. He made a bad plan to hurt all the Jewish people.
Esther’s cousin Mordecai told her the news.
He said, “You must speak to the king!”
But Esther was scared. If the king didn’t want to see her, she could be punished.
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Esther Is Brave
Esther prayed and got ready. She put on her royal clothes and went to the king.
He looked at her—and smiled! He held out his gold scepter.
Esther told the king about Haman’s plan. She said, “Please save my people!”
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The People Are Safe
The king listened. He stopped Haman’s plan. The people were saved!
Esther was so happy. She had trusted God and done the right thing.
The people had a big party. They danced, sang, and thanked God!
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What Can You Learn?
Esther could have stayed quiet. But she didn’t. She spoke up and helped others.
You can be brave like Esther too.
Would you stand up for what’s right, even when it’s hard?
Moral of the Story
God puts us in the right place for a reason.
Esther was brave. She used her voice to help others.
Bible Verse for Kids
Esther 4:14 – “Maybe you were made queen for just this time.”
This is what Mordecai told Esther when it was time to be brave.
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FAQs
Esther was a young Jewish girl who became queen.
She saved her people from a bad plan.
Her cousin Mordecai and God helped her.
His name was King Xerxes.
To be brave, kind, and stand up for others.
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