00:00She was an orphan, with no royal blood, no powerful family, and no crown.
00:06She had lost her parents and was raised by her cousin.
00:10But little did she know, this forgotten Jewish girl would one day become queen of the mighty Persian Empire.
00:19Her name was Hadassah, but she was known as Esther.
00:25Growing up, Esther lived under the care of her older cousin Mordecai, who loved and raised her as his own
00:31daughter.
00:33Though she had no royal connections, Esther grew into a young woman known for her beauty and gentle character.
00:41Then, one day, King Xerxes of Persia ordered a search throughout his kingdom for a new queen.
00:48Esther was among the young women brought to the royal palace.
00:53There, she found favor with the king's official, Haggai, and received special care and preparation.
01:00When Esther was finally presented to the king, he was captivated by her.
01:05And just like that, the orphan girl who once had no crown became queen of Persia.
01:12But Esther's greatest test was yet to come.
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