Hadassah is her Jewish name, she was re-named Esther, while her previous generation was taken, into captivity. Just like In Babylon, Daniel, he was re-named Belteshazzar. Daniel & three Jews, after being taken to Babylon, were given Babylonian names, also. Hananaih was re-named Shadrach, Mishael was re-named
Meshach & Azariah was re-named Abednego.
Another name for Esther from the Biblical Book of Esther is Hadassah.
Esther only appears in the book of that name.
The book of Esther.
She is not mentioned in any other writing in the Bible.
Ruth. Esther.
Ruth and Esther.
There are only two, not three. Ruth and Esther
Ruth and Esther
In the King James version (apart from the name of the Book of Esther) * The word Esther is mentioned 53 times * The word Esther's is mentioned 3 times
You can read about Esther in the book of Esther in the Bible. It is my favorite book.
The book that is read on the Jewish holiday of Purim is called Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther) which tells the story of Jewish salvation during the time of King Achashverosh (Ahasuerus), ruler of the Persian-Median Empire approximately during the 4th century BCE.
Two, the Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther.
Mordecai did not write the Book of Esther. The Book of Esther is a biblical text, and it is traditionally believed to have been written by an unknown author or authors. Mordecai is a character in the Book of Esther who plays a significant role in the story.