Outline of the Book of Esther

Quick Overview of Esther. – –1-2 – –The exaltation of a female Jewish captive named Esther to the throne of Persia, Esther's uncle Mordecai overhears a plot against the king's life – – 3 – – Haman is promoted to Prime Minister in Persia, Haman's hatred of Mordecai, Haman's plan to destroy the Jews. – – 4-10 – – Haman's plans are foiled, Mordecai is exalted, the institution of the feast of Purim to commemorate God's great deliverance of the Jews from annihilation.