Old Testament Historical 10 chapters
Esther
In Persia, a Jewish orphan becomes queen and, at mortal risk, exposes Haman's genocidal plot — God's providence preserving His people, though His name is never mentioned.
Outline
- Ch. 1–2 Vashti deposed; Esther becomes queen; Mordecai foils a plot
- Ch. 3–4 Haman's decree to destroy the Jews; "for such a time as this" (4:14)
- Ch. 5–7 Esther's banquets; Haman's downfall on his own gallows
- Ch. 8–10 The Jews delivered; the feast of Purim established