It is unknown when the story of the Jews of Shushan, Persia actually took place, but popular estimates place it around the 3rd or 4th Century BCE.
The life story of esther can be found in the book of esther from the time she was a orphan to the time she becomes queen and saves the Hebrew people.
The Esther in the Bible married the King Ahasuerus.
King Ahasuerus
Esther 2:12 tells us that it was twelve months (12 months of 'proper diet', 6 months of being massaged with myrrh, and 6 months of being massaged with balsam oil) before a young woman would be ready to go in to the king. Esther had a fine reputation and 'found favor' with everyone around her, so when it was her turn to spend time with King Ahasuerus, he crowned her Queen (Esther 2:15-17)
Not sure. Did Esther love Xerxes? There is NO reference in the book of Esther that Esther loved the King of Persia - Xerxes.
Queen Esther went to the king ,after she and her servants fasted for a week. Even though the king did not call for Esther orhad he extended the royal sceptre. She walked boldly to the king.
Esther fasted for three days before asking for an audience with the king(Esther 4:15-16)
There is NO reference in the book of Esther that Esther loved the King of Persia - Xerxes, but because of her beauty Esther had a strong influence on King Xerxes that is why her story is in the Bible.
The book of Esther tells the story. The Persian king Ahasuerus marries Esther.
No such event is recorded in the Scroll of Esther. It was Queen Vashti, not the king, who was killed by royal decree.
After queen Vast-hi disobeyed the king and was exiled. The king then chose a new queen, and it was Esther.
21st November 1817