A verse-by-verse study of Esther 10. The final chapter summarizes Mordecai's rise to power in the Persian court, recording that he was second only to King Ahasuerus, was great among the Jews, and sought the good of his people.

A verse-by-verse study of Esther 9. The Jews defeat their enemies; the feast of Purim is established as an annual celebration of deliverance, commemorating the reversal of Haman's plot.

A verse-by-verse study of Esther 8. Mordecai is elevated; a new decree allows Jews to gather and defend themselves on the appointed day, and many Gentiles become Jews out of fear.

A verse-by-verse study of Esther 7. At the second banquet, Esther reveals Haman's plot to destroy her people; the king orders Haman hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai.

A verse-by-verse study of Esther 6. The king, unable to sleep, reads the chronicles and discovers Mordecai was never rewarded for foiling an assassination plot; Haman is forced to honor Mordecai publicly.

A verse-by-verse study of Esther 5. Esther approaches the king and is granted her request; she invites the king and Haman to two banquets, while Haman builds gallows for Mordecai.

A verse-by-verse study of Esther 4. Mordecai mourns and urges Esther to intercede; she hesitates because approaching the king unbidden is punishable by death, but agrees saying, 'If I perish, I perish.'

A verse-by-verse study of Esther 3. King Ahasuerus promotes Haman, who becomes enraged when Mordecai refuses to bow; Haman casts lots (Pur) to set a date and secures a decree to annihilate all Jews.

A verse-by-verse study of Esther 2. A search for a new queen brings the Jewish orphan Hadassah (Esther) to the palace; she wins the king's favor, becomes queen, and Mordecai uncovers a plot against the king.

A verse-by-verse study of Esther 1. King Ahasuerus displays his wealth, commands Queen Vashti to appear, she refuses, and the king's advisors counsel that she be deposed to protect male authority.