The Strand Study Bible

ESTHER CHAPTER OUTLINE FOR ESTHER

Esther 1 Esther 2 Esther 3 Esther 4 Esther 5 Esther 6 Esther 7 Esther 8 Esther 9 Esther 10

King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) prepares for war against Greece

King Ahasuerus seeks consolation in his harem after his defeat in Greece; Esther replaces Vashti as Queen

Haman’s hatred for Mordecai and the Jews

The Jews mourn and fast

Queen Esther’s courageous request King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) cannot sleep Queen Esther pleas for her people Mordecai is exalted by the king The Jews defend their heritage Mordecai is promoted by the king

SIMPLE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF ESTHER

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SUBJECT HEAD

DATE

Esther 1-10 Ezra 7:1-7

Queen Esther saves her people

483-473 BC

Medo-Persia allows the second group of Jews to return from captivity

458 BC

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