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