My Hebrew name is Hadassah, which means myrtle.

I am an orphan.

I am of the tribe of Benjamin, a descendant of Kish.

My father is Abihail.

I was raised by my cousin.

I am lovely in form and features.

I was placed under the care of Hegai, the king’s eunuch. I saved my people through my good looks. Who am I?

Although I lived in the Old Testament, I should remind you of Pentecost, for the Spirit of God came on me mightily.

Even though I was a prominent man, I was not prepared for the dramatic change that took place when the Spirit of God came on me with power. I prophesied with the prophets of Gibeah, who were singing (like Pentecostals) with lyres , tambourines, flutes and harps.

Later, in order to seize my opponent I sent men to Naioth at Ramah, but the Spirit of God came upon them, so that they prophesied instead of capturing him. I sent another band of soldiers and they prophesied too. Undaunted, I sent a third group and they also prophesied. Then I marched off myself to see what the problem was, and the Spirit of God came upon me. Despite my intentions, I stripped off my robe and prophesied. Therefore people said, “Is ___ also among the prophets?”

Esther 2:7; Sam. 10:1–13: 19:18–24