Esther
God's providence in saving the Jewish people through Queen Esther
Chapters
Chapter 1
Royal FeastQueen Vashti Deposed
King Ahasuerus deposes Queen Vashti for disobedience
Key Verses: Esther 1:1, Esther 1:19, Esther 1:22
Chapter 2
BeautyEsther Becomes Queen
Esther is chosen as the new queen after a beauty contest
Key Verses: Esther 2:7, Esther 2:10, Esther 2:17
Chapter 3
PromotionHaman's Plot
Haman plots to destroy all the Jews in the kingdom
Key Verses: Esther 3:1, Esther 3:5, Esther 3:6
Chapter 4
Divine PurposeFor Such a Time as This
Mordecai challenges Esther to act for her people's salvation
Key Verses: Esther 4:13, Esther 4:14, Esther 4:16
Chapter 5
FavorEsther's First Banquet
Esther invites the king and Haman to a banquet
Key Verses: Esther 5:2, Esther 5:4, Esther 5:8
Chapter 6
Sleepless NightMordecai Honored
The king honors Mordecai for saving his life
Key Verses: Esther 6:1, Esther 6:3, Esther 6:11
Chapter 7
JusticeHaman's Downfall
Esther reveals Haman's plot and the king condemns him
Key Verses: Esther 7:3, Esther 7:6, Esther 7:10
Chapter 8
PleadingEsther Saves the Jews
Esther and Mordecai are given authority to save the Jews
Key Verses: Esther 8:3, Esther 8:8, Esther 8:17
Chapter 9
DeliveranceThe Festival of Purim
The Jews are delivered and establish the festival of Purim
Key Verses: Esther 9:1, Esther 9:22, Esther 9:28
Chapter 10
TaxMordecai's Greatness
Mordecai becomes great in the kingdom
Key Verses: Esther 10:1, Esther 10:2, Esther 10:3
About Esther
God's providence in saving the Jewish people through Queen Esther
Testament
Old Testament
Author
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