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Esther Chapter-by-Chapter Summary: Quick Overview
1.
King Xerxes holds a lavish banquet, Queen Vashti refuses to obey him, and the king seeks a new queen.
2.
Esther becomes queen after being chosen from among many beautiful young women in a royal competition.
3.
Haman convinces the king to issue a decree to annihilate the Jews, causing great distress for Mordecai and Esther
4.
Esther approaches the king to plead for her people's lives, risking her own safety to intervene on behalf of the Jewish people.
5.
Esther bravely approaches the king to request his presence at a banquet she is preparing to save her people from destruction.
6.
The king honors Mordecai, and Haman is humiliated by leading him through the city in royal attire.
7.
Ester reveals Haman's plot to King Xerxes and pleads for her people, leading to Haman's downfall.
8.
Esther reveals to the king Haman's plan to kill the Jews, and the king gives her and Mordecai authority to counteract it.
9.
The Jews defend themselves against their enemies, gaining victory and celebrating with feasting and gift-giving.
10.
Mordecai becomes a powerful official, working for the good of his people and his kingdom.