Esther Chapter 1
Feast of Ahasuerus
Vashti Refuses to come
Vashti’s punishment
Esther Chapter 2
A choice of virgins
Mordecai discloses a plot against the king
Esther Chapter 3
Haman seeks revenge
Haman obtains a murderous decree
Esther Chapter 4
Morning over the kings decree
Esther sends to Mordecai
Esther appoints a fast
Esther Chapter 5
Esther’s banquet
Haman builds a gallows for Mordecai
Esther Chapter 6
The king hears Mordecai’s record
Mordecai is honored above Haman
Esther Chapter 7
Esther sues for her people
Esther accuses Haman
Haman is hanged
Esther Chapter 8
Mordecai is advanced
The decree against the Jews is reversed
Joy of the Jews
Esther Chapter 9
The Jews kill their enemies
Haman’s sons hung
The feast of Purim is instituted
Esther Chapter 10
Ahasuerus’ power
Mordecai’s advancement and power