Esther - Names
What was the name of the eunuch in charge of the harem?
Hegai
For how many days did Xerxes display his wealth?
180 days
Why is the festival called "Purim"?
It is named after the "Pur" (lot) that Haman cast to determine the date for the annihilation of the Jews (9:24)
Who wrote the letter of Philemon with Paul?
Timothy
Who wrote down the letter?
Tertius (Romans 16:22)
Who was Haman's wife?
Zeresh (5:10)
3 days and 3 nights (4:16)
What decree regarding men did King Xerxes issue after Queen Vashti refused to appear before him?
Every man should be ruler over his own household, using his native tongue
Paul said Onesimus was no longer a slave but a what?
A dear brother
To whom was the letter of the Romans addressed?
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people (Romans 1:7)
What were the names of of the two who conspired against the king?
Bigthana and Teresh (2:21)
Over how many provinces did Xerxes rule?
127 provinces stretching from India to Cush (upper Nile region)
How did the king respond to Esther when she approached him without being summoned and how did Esther react?
He extended his golden scepter to her so Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter (5:2)
What condition was Paul in when Onesimus became his son?
Paul was in chains
Who delivered the letter of Romans to the Roman church?
Phoebe (Romans 16:1+2)
Who was Haman's father?
Hammedatha, the Agagite (3:1)
What did Haman promise King Xerxes in exchange for the decree to destroy the Jews and who did he want to give it to?
10,000 talents of silver to the king's administrators for the royal treasury
How could the king's decrees spread throughout the empire so fast?
By couriers, who rode fast horses especially bred for the King
Who were the other people Paul addressed the letter of Philemon to?
Apphia (our sister) and Archippus (our fellow soldier) and the church that meets in Philemon's home
How does Paul introduce himself in the letter of Romans in 1:1? (Answer consists of 3 descriptions)
1. Servant of Christ Jesus
2. Called to be an apostle
3. Set apart for the gospel of God
What was the name of the wise man who advised King Xerxes on the matter with Queen Vashti?
Memukan (10:16)
How man enemies of the Jews were killed on the 14th day of the 12th month, the month of Adar?
On the 14th: 300 men in Susa
=> no hands on the plunder in all instances
How did the Jews celebrate Purim?
Resting, joy and feasting, and giving presents of food to one another and gifts to the poor (9:19+22)
Who sent their greetings through the letter?
Epaphras (fellow prisoner in Christ)
Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke (fellow workers)
(Philemon 23)
Which verse speaks about "presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice"?
Romans 12:1