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Who was the first queen of the King of Persia?
Queen Vashti
In which Persian city does the palace reside?
Shushan (Esther 2:3)
What did Esther ask the Jews to do after hearing about Haman's plot?
To fast and pray (Esther 4:16-17)
In which part of the bible is the Book of Esther found?
The Old Testament
Who was a minor official in the government who was related to Esther?
Mordecai
Which city did the children of Israel that resided in Persia get carried away from?
Babylon (Esther 2:6)
What did the King hold out to Esther after she obtained favour in his sight?
The golden sceptre (Esther 5:2)
How many chapters are in the Book of Esther?
10
Who was the King of Persia?
King Ahasuerus
Which two countries did the 7 princes in the book of Esther come from?
Persia and Media (Esther 1:3; 1:14)
What was the length of time a young woman had to prepare before meeting the king?
12 months or a year (Esther 2:12)
Which books of the Bible come before and after the Book of Esther?
Nehemiah and Job
Who was the father of Queen Esther?
Abihail (Esther 2:15a)
What is now modern-day Persia?
Iran
What plot were the two chamberlains Bigthan and Teresh plotting that Mordecai overheard?
To lay hands on the King (to assasinate the King) (Esther 2:21).
How many book(s) apart from the Book of Esther are named after a woman? Which one(s)?
Who was the King's chamberlain that Esther found favour with?
Who was Hegai (Esther 2:15b) or Hege (Esther 2:3)
From which two countries did King Ahasuerus reign?
From India even unto Ethiopia (Esther 1:1)
What is the origin of the name Purim (meant to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews)?
Pur (that is to cast lots which Haman intended to destroy the Israelites) (Esther 9:24; 26-28; 31-32).
Which book(s) of the Bible do not mention the word 'God'?
The Books of Esther and Song of Solomon