Esther on the Bible timeline

Esther holds 7 events on the timeline. Here they are in the order they happened, each with its place in the wider story.

Events in Esther, in order

• Vashti Deposed · about 483 BC
  Queen Vashti refuses to appear at the king's feast and is removed.
• Esther Becomes Queen · about 479 BC
  Esther is chosen from many young women to be Xerxes' queen, hiding her Jewish identity.
• Haman's Plot · about 474 BC
  Haman, angered by Mordecai's refusal to bow, secures a decree to destroy all the Jews.
• For Such a Time · about 474 BC
  Mordecai urges Esther to approach the king, and she resolves to go even if she perishes.
• Mordecai Honored · about 474 BC
  The king learns that Mordecai once saved his life and has Haman lead him through the city in honor.
• Haman Hanged · about 474 BC
  Esther exposes Haman's plot at her banquet, and he is hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai.
• Purim Established · about 473 BC
  The Jews celebrate their deliverance and establish the annual feast of Purim.

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