1. The Jews got the upper hand (1-10)

The king's edict was carried out on the day that was originally appointed to be the day of the annihilation of the Jews. God was with the Jews and they got the upper hand over their enemies and killed many of them all throughout the kingdom. The kings administrators throughout the kingdom helped the Jews. The enemies of the Jews could find no allies because they were afraid of Mordecai. Haman's sons were hanged, but the Jews took no plunder. God gave His people a great victory

2. Another day of retribution (11-19)

The king reported the results of the events of the day to Queen Esther, and asked her what else she wanted. She asked for another day of the Jews being allowed to carry out the edict. She also asked that Haman's sons be made an example of and hanged for all to see. King Xerxes granted Esther's petition and the Jews vanquished their enemies. God's salvation was sure and complete.