Why Conceal Esther's Nationality/2

Concealing Esther's Religious Identity

Exegetical Approaches

To Avoid Becoming Queen

Sources:RashiEsther 2:10About R. Shelomo Yitzchaki, RidEsther 2:10Esther 2:19-21About R. Yeshayah of Trani,

To Become Queen

For Personal Desire

To Save the Nation

To Ease Torah Observance

Sources:Ibn EzraEsther Version A 2:9Esther Version B 2:10About R. Avraham ibn Ezra