In Esther 6–10, the turning points happen not in war rooms or court halls, but over shared meals. Banquets become the stage for both political maneuvering and communal celebration, from Esther’s carefully planned dinners to the festival of Purim. These final chapters show how the table can rival the throne in shaping history.

In Esther 1–5, one small decision changes the course of history: Esther keeps her nationality a secret on Mordecai’s advice. What begins as quiet restraint becomes a calculated move in a volatile royal court. Her story raises the question—how do we know when to guard our identity and when to reveal it?