The Additions to Esther are six passages found in the Greek Septuagint version of the book but not in the original Hebrew text. They transform the story by making God's presence and power explicit. The book opens with a symbolic dream given to Mordecai, foreshadowing the conflict to come. When the decree for the annihilation of the Jews is issued, both Mordecai and Esther offer powerful, heartfelt prayers, pleading with God to remember His covenant and save His people. These additions remove any ambiguity about divine involvement, framing the dramatic events not as mere court intrigue but as a direct contest between the God of Israel and the forces of evil, culminating in God's clear vindication of His people.