Esther 1 – Queen Vashti Dethroned
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Esther
The Book of Esther tells the story of the salvation of the Jewish people from a planned extermination in the land of Persia through the courage of Queen Esther and the wisdom of Mordecai. Although God's name is not explicitly mentioned in this book, His presence and providence are clearly evident in every event. This book affirms that God continues to work behind the scenes to protect His people and fulfill His plans.
Author: Unknown (likely a Jew living in Persia, such as Mordecai)
Date of Writing: Around 460–350 BC, after the events recorded took place (around 483–473 BC).
Esther 2 – Esther Is Made Queen, Mordecai Learns of a Plot
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Esther 3 – Haman’s Plot to Destroy the Jews
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Esther 4 – Mordecai’s Effort to Save the Jews
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Esther 5 – Esther Approaches the King; Haman Plans Mordecai’s Execution
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Esther 6 – Mordecai Honored
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Esther 7 – Haman Accused by Esther and Condemned to Death
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Esther 8 – The King’s Decree That Favored the Jews
1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews, and Mordecai came before the king, because Esther had told what he was to her. 2 And the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai. And Esther … Baca Selengkapnya
Esther 9 – The Jews Defeat Their Enemies and the Feast of Purim Is Established
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Esther 10 – Mordecai’s Greatness
1 And King Ahasuerus laid tribute upon the land and upon the coastlands of the sea. 2 And all the acts of his power and might, and the full account of the greatness to which the king advanced Mordecai, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and … Baca Selengkapnya
