Who's Who
WHAT WAS ESTHER'S JEWISH NAME
Why did Haman dislike Mordecai?
Haman disliked Mordecai because Mordecai did not bow down to him. This act of defiance would have been perceived as disrespectful and insulting to Haman, who held a position of high power and expected to be honored and revered.
What did the king hold out to Esther to show she could approach him?
The Golden Scepter
Who was promoted to Haman's position after he died?
Mordecai
What tribe was Mordecai from?
Benjamin
Who refused to come at the king's command?
Vashti
What did Esther do before going to the King for help
Fasted for three days and three nights.
What did the King offer Esther?
Even half of his kingdom
What happened to Vashti as a result of her disobedience?
She could not come before the king and her crown was taken away.
12 Months
Who was Esther's father?
Abihail
How did Haman Die ?
He was hanged on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai
What did the king do when he couldn't sleep?
He commanded that the book of the record of chronicles be read.
What day did Haman Set to kill the Jews?
The 13th day of the month Adar
Who was the Keeper of the Women in the King's Palace ?
Hegai
What was Haman's wife's name?
Zeresh
What happened to Bigthan and Teresh after the King found out about their plot against him?
They were hanged
What did Esther reveal to the king on the day of the Banquet
Her Jewish Heritage and Haman's Plot against the Jews.
What did Mordecai first do when he heard of Haman's Plot?
He rent his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes
What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the story of Esther?
Purim
Who said, “Who knows whether you are come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Mordecai
What Happened to Haman's Estate after he died
It was given to Esther
How Many Provinces did King Ahasuerus rule over ?
127
Who advised King Ahasuerus to replace Vashti as Queen?
Memucan, one of his eunuchs
What beauty treatment did the virgins undergo for 12 months before meeting the King?
treatment that involved six months of oil and myrrh and 6 months of Sweet odors.