Esther — Ben-Hur Character Profile

About Esther

Devoted Jewish woman who marries Judah and steadfastly cares for his family.

Esther — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Healing, Diplomacy, Loyalty

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 5/10

Esther appears in 2 titles

• Ben-Hur (1959)
• Ben-Hur (2016) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Haya Harareet

Appears in

Ben-Hur (1959)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Esther — Romantic Lovers — Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston)

  Former lovers whose bond is tested by separation and Esther's protective deception.

• Esther — Social Caretaker — Miriam (Martha Scott)

  Esther acts as a protector and confidante, shielding Miriam from Judah's grief.

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• Tirzah (Cathy O'Donnell)
• Simonides (Sam Jaffe)
• Balthasar (Finlay Currie)
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