Esther: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
Old Testament · History · Book 17 of 66
- Chapters
- 10
- Verses
- 167
- Words*
- 5,115
- Reading time*
- 21 min
About Esther
Esther is set in the Persian empire, where a young Jewish woman becomes queen. When the official Haman plots to destroy the Jewish people, Esther risks her life to intervene. The story explains the origin of the festival of Purim and is known for never mentioning God by name.
Well-known passages: Esther 4:14 · Esther 7 · Esther 9:20–28
How long does it take to read Esther?
Esther has 10 chapters and 167 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Esther takes about 21 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
| If you read… | You'll finish Esther in |
|---|---|
| 1 chapter a day | 10 days |
| 2 chapters a day | 5 days |
| 3 chapters a day | 4 days |
| 10 minutes a day | 3 days |
Chapters of Esther
The number of verses in each chapter of Esther:
- Esther 122 verses
- Esther 223 verses
- Esther 315 verses
- Esther 417 verses
- Esther 514 verses
- Esther 614 verses
- Esther 710 verses
- Esther 817 verses
- Esther 932 verses
- Esther 103 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.