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When and How Did Esther Conceal Her Nationality?

Exegetical Approaches

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Until the Banquet

Acahshverosh did not know Esther's nationality until she revealed it at the second party.

Sources:R. Yosef NachmiasEsther 2:8About R. Yosef Nachmias, Akeidat YitzchakEsther 2:10About R. Yitzchak Arama

Until She Became Queen

Esther only kept her identity a secret until she was chosen as queen.

Never Concealed

Esther never hid that she was Jewish.

Sources:Akeidat Yitzchak #2Esther 2:10About R. Yitzchak Arama