It was a woman; Esther the Queen; yes, weak and trembling woman was the instrument appointed by God, to reverse the bloody mandate of the eastern monarch, and save the whole visible church from destruction.
Grimké emphasizes that Esther, despite being a woman, was chosen by God for a monumental task, challenging gender norms.
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