Old TestamentHistory
Esther
10Chapters
167Verses
56Notes
130Reflections
BOOK INTRODUCTION
Content for this section will be added before launch — a brief introduction to Esther, its themes, authorship, and place in the biblical canon.
ALL CHAPTERS10 chapters
1
59
King Ahasuerus of Persia celebrates his reign with an ext...
2
56
A new queen is sought through an extensive beauty contest...
3
318
Haman, a descendant of Agag (Israel's ancient enemy), is ...
4
515
News of the decree reaches the Jewish community in shock ...
5
1012
Esther approaches the king, finding favor in his sight, a...
6
512
On the same night, the king cannot sleep and has the cour...
7
718
At the second banquet, the king again asks Esther what he...
8
512
Esther, emboldened by Mordecai's elevation, appeals to th...
9
612
When the day of destruction arrives, the Jews, now armed ...
10
516
Mordecai is established as second in command to the king ...