Who was the Jewish girl who became the wife of the king of Persia?

• A. Ruth
• B. Miriam
• C. Deborah
• D. Esther

Answer: (D)

This question is about a Jewish girl who becomes the wife of the king in Persia. Esther, also known as Hadassah, was an orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai. She entered the king’s palace, gained his favor, and became queen of Persia. When a plot to destroy her people was uncovered, she bravely revealed her Jewish identity and appealed to the king, which led to the salvation of the Jews. This story in the book of Esther centers on a young Jewish woman who rises to the position of queen and acts to protect her people.

Ruth is known for loyalty and marriage to Boaz in Bethlehem; Miriam is Moses’ sister; Deborah was a judge and prophetess in Israel. None of them became the wife of the Persian king. So the name that fits is Esther.