Old Testament Unknown Chapters

Esther

God's providence in saving the Jewish people through Queen Esther

Overview

All Chapters

10 chapters with summaries and key verses

Chapter 1 Royal Feast

Queen Vashti Deposed

King Ahasuerus deposes Queen Vashti for disobedience

Key verses: Esther 1:1, Esther 1:19 +1

Disobedience Decree Authority
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Chapter 2 Beauty

Esther Becomes Queen

Esther is chosen as the new queen after a beauty contest

Key verses: Esther 2:7, Esther 2:10 +1

Adoption Favor Royal Choice
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Chapter 3 Promotion

Haman's Plot

Haman plots to destroy all the Jews in the kingdom

Key verses: Esther 3:1, Esther 3:5 +1

Pride Hatred Genocide
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Chapter 4 Divine Purpose

For Such a Time as This

Mordecai challenges Esther to act for her people's salvation

Key verses: Esther 4:13, Esther 4:14 +1

Courage Opportunity Sacrifice
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Chapter 5 Favor

Esther's First Banquet

Esther invites the king and Haman to a banquet

Key verses: Esther 5:2, Esther 5:4 +1

Golden Scepter Request Banquet
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Chapter 6 Sleepless Night

Mordecai Honored

The king honors Mordecai for saving his life

Key verses: Esther 6:1, Esther 6:3 +1

Memorable Deeds Honor Royal Robe
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Chapter 7 Justice

Haman's Downfall

Esther reveals Haman's plot and the king condemns him

Key verses: Esther 7:3, Esther 7:6 +1

Reversal God's Protection Evil Defeated
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Chapter 8 Pleading

Esther Saves the Jews

Esther and Mordecai are given authority to save the Jews

Key verses: Esther 8:3, Esther 8:8 +1

Authority Reversal Joy
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Chapter 9 Deliverance

The Festival of Purim

The Jews are delivered and establish the festival of Purim

Key verses: Esther 9:1, Esther 9:22 +1

Celebration Remembrance Victory
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Chapter 10 Tax

Mordecai's Greatness

Mordecai becomes great in the kingdom

Key verses: Esther 10:1, Esther 10:2 +1

Power Honor Chronicles
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