Outline of Esther
I. The rise of Esther 1:1-2:23
A. the feast of Ahasuerus 1:1-9
B. The demotion of Vashti 1:10-22
C. The choice of Esther 2:1-18
D. The loyalty of Mordecai 2:19-23
II. The rise and fall of Haman 3:1-7:10
A. The plan of Haman 3:1-15
B. The mourning of the Jews 4:1-17
C. the intercession of Esther 5:1-8
D. The pride of Haman 5:9-14
E. Mordecai rewarded 6:1-14
F. The banquet of Esther 7:1-6
G. The death of Haman 7:7-10
III. The rise of Mordecai and
deliverance of the Jews 8:1-10:3
A. The decree of Ahasuerus 8:1-17
B. The Jews delivered 9:1-19
C. The Feast of Purim 9:20-32
D. Mordecai promoted 10:1-3
