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Scofield Reference Notes (1917) Book Introductions The Book of Esther
The significance of the Book of Esther is that it testifies to the secret
watch care of Jehovah over dispersed Israel. The name of God does not
once occur, but in no other book of the Bible is His providence more
conspicuous. A mere remnant returned to Jerusalem. The mass of the
nation preferred the easy and lucrative life under the Persian rule. But
God did not forsake them. What He here does for Judah, He is surely
doing for all the covenant people. The book is in seven parts: I. The
Story of Vashti, 1.1-22. II. Esther made queen, 2.1-23. III. The
conspiracy of Haman, 3.1-15. IV. The courage of Esther brings
deliverance, 4.1-7.10. V. The vengeance, 8.1-9.19. VI. The feast of
Purim, 9.20-32. VII. Epilogue, 10.1-3.
The events recorded in Esther cover a period of 12 years (Ussher).