Esther's Rise
Who raised Esther?
Mordecai, her cousin who adopted where when her parents died — Esther 2:7
What position did Mordecai hold in the palace?
A palace official. He sat at the King's gate - Esther 2:19
What position did Haman hold?
Second in command after the king — Esther 3:1
How many provinces did the King reign over?
127 provinces - Esther 1:1
Who was the Persian king in the story?
King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) — Esther 1:1
What did Esther hide while in the royal palace?
Her nationality and family background - Esther 2:10
What did Mordecai uncover that saved the king’s life?
A plot by two guards to assassinate the king — Esther 2:21-23
What was the real reason why Haman hated the Jews?
Because Mordecai refused to bow to him — Esther 3:5-6
The royal palace was located in which province?
Susa (Shushan) — Esther 1:2
What happened to Queen Vashti?
She was banished for refusing to appear before the king when he called — Esther 1:12-19
What special preparation did Esther go through before meeting the king?
Twelve months of beauty treatments — Esther 2:12
Why did Mordecai refuse to bow to Haman?
Because he would not worship a man [Only God] — Esther 3:2-4
What did Haman convince the king to do?
Issue a decree to destroy the Jews — Esther 3:8-11
What kind of event began the book of Esther?
A royal banquet - Esther 1:3
How did Esther become queen?
She was chosen after winning favor from the King when the young women were brought to the king's harem — Esther 2:17
Who was Esther placed in the care at the king's harem?
Hegai - Esther 2:8-9
How was Mordecai honored later by the King for his efforts?
He was dressed in royal robes and paraded through the city — Esther 6:11
What did Haman build for Mordecai?
Seventy-five feet tall sharpened pole - Esther 5:14
How long did the king’s celebration last?
180 days - Esther 1:4
What was Esther’s Hebrew name?
Hadassah — Esther 2:7
What phrase did Mordecai say that became a theme of Esther’s story? [Hint: Esther 4:14]
“For such a time as this”
What title did Mordecai eventually receive?
Prime Minister - Second in command to the king — Esther 10:3
How did Haman die?
Impaled on the pole he built for Mordecai - Esther 7:10
What symbol of power did the king hold when people approached him?
A golden scepter — Esther 5:2
What did the king extend to Esther to spare her life when she approached him?
His golden scepter — Esther 5:2