The Book of Esther has spoken to God's people down the ages about faithful endurance under threat, even when God's hand seems hidden. Drawing us into the wider biblical story of exile, persecution, and covenant promise, it shows how God keeps his people through threat and opposition, in the time of Esther and throughout history. In this powerful commentary, K.A. Ellis maps out the themes of providence, identity, hiddenness, fear, boldness, and dramatic reversal in the book of Esther, speaking directly to Christians navigating hostility today. Pointing us to Christ as the true Deliverer, she shows how the covenant faithfulness of God never fails to strengthen, keep, and expand his Kingdom on earth until the day it is fully revealed. ABOUT THE HODDER BIBLE COMMENTARY50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation. Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever. Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world. Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it. Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.