Ahasuerus which reigned from India
A queen is to be chosen — Esther is made queen — Mordecai discovering a treason is recorded in the chronicles.
Haman seeketh revenge upon all the Jews — He obtaineth a decree toput the Jews to death.
Mourning of Mordecai and the Jews — Esther appointeth a fast.
Esther inviteth the king and Haman to a banquet — She inviteth them to another the next day — Haman, by the counsel of Zeresh, buildeth a gallows.
Ahasuerus rewardeth Mordecai — Haman unawares giveth counsel that he might do him honor — His friends tell his destiny.
Esther maketh suit for her own life and her people’s — She acusethHaman — The king causeth Haman to be hanged.
Mordecai advanced — Ahasuerus granteth to the Jews to defend themselves — Joy of the Jews.
The Jews slay their enemies — Ahasuerus granteth another day of slaughter — The two days of Purim.
Ahasuerus’ greatness — Mordecai’s advancement.