Esther is the seventeenth book of the Bible and tells the remarkable story of a Jewish woman who becomes queen of Persia and is used by God to save her people from destruction. Through courage, wisdom, and divine providence, Esther risks her life to stand for what is right. The book reveals how God works behind the scenes to protect His people, even in foreign lands. It is a book of courage, deliverance, and God’s hidden guidance.
Read more: The Book of Esther
Esther 1 | Esther 2 | Esther 3 | Esther 4 | Esther 5 | Esther 6 | Esther 7 | Esther 8 | Esther 9 | Esther 10
Esther Chapter Highlights
- Esther 1: Queen Vashti removed; a new queen is sought
- Esther 2: Esther becomes queen; Mordecai uncovers a plot
- Esther 3: Haman plans to destroy the Jews
- Esther 4: Esther called to risk her life to save her people
- Esther 5: Esther invites the king and Haman to a banquet
- Esther 6: Mordecai is honored instead of being punished
- Esther 7: Esther exposes Haman; Haman is executed
- Esther 8: Jews granted protection; decree reversed
- Esther 9: Jews triumph over enemies; Purim established
- Esther 10: Mordecai rises to power and serves the kingdom
