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Chronology in Esther

The events of Esther unfold over a period of 10 years.

Reference
Event
Month
Day
Year of Ahasuerus's Reign
Year
1:3
Ahasuerus holds his banquets
 
 
3
483 b.c.
Esther goes to Ahasuerus
10
 
7
479
3:7
Haman casts his lots
1
 
12
474
Haman issues his decree
1
13
12
474
Date planned for annihilation of the Jews
12
13
13
473
8:9
Mordecai issues his decree
3
23
13
473
Day upon which Jews could defend themselves from attack
12
13
13
473
Ten sons of Haman executed; Feast of Purim celebrated
12
14, 15
13
473
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