Marilnyw (15 May 2008) "Esther and the Rapture" Dear Doves,  This is an exciting find.  The exact Strongs word used of Ruth she arose is used of Esther.  And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up 06965 before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor. Rth 3:14   Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose 06965 , and stood before the king.  Est8:4   Praise God, after she arose, she was standing before the King.    Marilynw   Doves, After I read Marilynw's post, I noticed that Ruth comes before Esther in the Bible. Isn't Ruth (gentile) and Esther (Isreal)?    Glory, Nanie7