The Rise of Esther and the Threat to the Jews
Esther 1:1–4:17
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Reversal, Deliverance, and the Establishment of Purim
Esther 5:1–10:3
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EST-001 · 1:1–1:9
The King Throws a Lavish Party
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Esther Appeals to the King for Help
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The Rise of Esther and the Threat to the Jews Esther 1:1–4:17
- EST-001 The King Throws a Lavish Party 1:1–1:9
- EST-002 Queen Vashti Is Removed from Her Royal Position 1:10–1:22
- EST-003 Esther Becomes Queen in Vashti's Place 2:1–2:18
- EST-004 Mordecai Learns of a Plot Against the King 2:19–2:23
- EST-005 Haman Conspires to Destroy the Jews 3:1–3:15
- EST-006 Esther Decides to Risk Everything in Order to Help Her People 4:1–4:17
Reversal, Deliverance, and the Establishment of Purim Esther 5:1–10:3
- EST-007 Esther Appeals to the King for Help 5:1–5:8
- EST-008 Haman Expresses His Hatred of Mordecai 5:9–5:14
- EST-009 The Turning Point: The King Honors Mordecai 6:1–6:14
- EST-010 The King Has Haman Executed 7:1–7:10
- EST-011 The King Acts to Protect the Jews 8:1–8:17
- EST-012 The Jews Prevail over Their Enemies 9:1–9:17
- EST-013 The Origins of the Feast of Purim 9:18–9:32
- EST-014 Mordecai's Fame Increases 10:1–10:3