All About Esther
In which Persian city does the palace reside?
Susa
The Book of Esther is # 7, #10, #15 or #17 book in the Bible?
17th Book of the Bible
Was the King's law supreme during that time?
Yes
True or False? Everybody knew Esther was Jewish.
False
Mordecai didn't bow and do what to Haman?
pay homage
What is now modern-day Persia?
Iran
Is Esther in the Old or New Testament?
Old Testament
Is God mentioned in the Book of Esther?
What other Book of the Bible is God not mentioned?
No
Songs of Solomon
How many months of preparation did each woman complete before her turn to go to the king?
12 months
How did Haman react when Mordecai did not bow or pay him homage?
He was filled with wrath.
Who was the King of Persia?
King Xerxes / King Ahaserus
What type of Book is the Book of Esther?
Examples: History, poetic, etc
History Book
Who did not obey the command of the king?
Queen Vashti
What did Mordecai do when he heard the news of Haman's plan to kill all the Jews?
tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and cried in the streets.
Who write the Book of Esther?
It is believed to be Mordecai
Did Esther take place during the days of the prophets, judges or kings?
Kings
Which city did the children of Israel that resided in Persia get carried away from?
Babylon
Who sat within the king's gate?
Mordecai
What did the king promise Esther?
Up to half the kingdom, it shall be done.
Who was the first queen of the King of Persia?
Queen Vashti
Who is the main character in the Book of Esther?
Esther
Why did the King have to search for a new queen?
Queen Vashti was disobedient in honoring the King's request
Whom did King Ahasuerus promote?
Haman