Esther
God's providence in saving the Jewish people through Queen Esther
All Chapters
10 chapters with summaries and key verses
Queen Vashti Deposed
King Ahasuerus deposes Queen Vashti for disobedience
Key verses: Esther 1:1, Esther 1:19 +1
Esther Becomes Queen
Esther is chosen as the new queen after a beauty contest
Key verses: Esther 2:7, Esther 2:10 +1
Haman's Plot
Haman plots to destroy all the Jews in the kingdom
Key verses: Esther 3:1, Esther 3:5 +1
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
Esther's First Banquet
Esther invites the king and Haman to a banquet
Key verses: Esther 5:2, Esther 5:4 +1
Mordecai Honored
The king honors Mordecai for saving his life
Key verses: Esther 6:1, Esther 6:3 +1
Haman's Downfall
Esther reveals Haman's plot and the king condemns him
Key verses: Esther 7:3, Esther 7:6 +1
Esther Saves the Jews
Esther and Mordecai are given authority to save the Jews
Key verses: Esther 8:3, Esther 8:8 +1
The Festival of Purim
The Jews are delivered and establish the festival of Purim
Key verses: Esther 9:1, Esther 9:22 +1
Mordecai's Greatness
Mordecai becomes great in the kingdom
Key verses: Esther 10:1, Esther 10:2 +1