Esther
How each chapter begins
- Esther 1
This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush.
- Esther 2
Some time later, when the anger of King Xerxes had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done, and what had…
- Esther 3
After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him to a position above all the…
- Esther 4
When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the…
- Esther 5
On the third day, Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s…
- Esther 6
That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him.
- Esther 7
So the king and Haman went to dine with Esther the queen,
- Esther 8
That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the…
- Esther 9
On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On…
- Esther 10
Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores.