This Persian king chose Esther as his queen after a beauty contest.
Ahasuerus
Ester's cousin, who raised her and worked as a gatekeeper for the king
Mordecai
Esther risked her life by doing this uninvited act to speak to the king.
Approaching the king's throne?
Ester hid this part of her idenity until it was time to save her people
Her Jewish heritage
This city was the capital of Persia, where Esther lived as queen.
Susa
This advisor to the king plotted to destroy the jews, but his own gallows instead.
Haman
Esther revealed Haman's evil plan during this type of held twice.
A banquet
Mordicai encouraged Ester to act, saying she might be queen for this reason
For such a time as this
This Jewish holiday celebrates Esther's curage in the saving of her people.
Purim
This queen was replaced by Esther after refusing to appear at the king's banquet.
Vashti
Mordecai was honored with this public display after Haman's plan to kill him failed
A Parade
The decree saving the jews allowed them to do this
Fight back against their enemies