bible_esther

I.  Jews at the Persian court (1:1-2:23)

Vashti removed by Ahasuerus (1:1-22)
Esther chosen as queen (2:1-18)
Mordecai saves the king’s life (2:19-23)

II.  The threat to the Jewish people (3:1-5:14)

Haman’s plot ot destroy the Jews (3:1-15)
The Jews fear annihilation (4:1-3)
Mordecai alerts Esther (4:4-17)
Esther risks her life (5:1-14)

III.  The triumph of the Jews (6:1–10:3)

Mordecai receives royal honor (6:1-11)
Esther intercedes — Haman hanged (6:12-7:10)
Mordecai promoted (8:1-17)
Revenge by the Jews (9:1-15)
The feast of Purim (9:16-32)
Mordecai continues in high honor (10:1-3)