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
791
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