Esther
- Book Name
- Esther means "Hidden Star"
- Main Topic(s)
- Esther Rescues the Jews in Persia
- Description
- While Daniel was living in Babylon, Esther learned of a plot to kill the Jews in Persia. Come see how God works behind the scenes through Esther to take care of the Jews even while they were in exile.
- Written
- 465 BC
- Bible Division
- History
- Timeline
4004 BC2024 AD
462 BC — 452 BC
In This Book
Chapter Outline
1. The Banquets of Xerxes; Queen Vashti Deposed2. Esther Becomes Queen; Mordecai Thwarts a Conspiracy3. Haman Seeks Revenge on the Jews4. Mordecai Informs Esther of Haman's Plot5. Esther Prepares a Banquet; Haman's Rage6. The King Honors Mordecai Haman Compelled to do so7. Esther Accuses Haman; Haman Is Hanged8. Mordecai is advanced; Xerxes allows the Jews to Defend Themselves9. The Jews Slay Their Enemies; Purim Instituted10. Xerxes' Tribute to Mordecai