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The King that reigned during the time of the book of Esther.
Who is King Xerxes?
This the location for the story of Esther.
What is the Kingdom of Persia?
Esther's bravery helped save this group of people from destruction.
Who are the Jews?
The division of the Bible where Esther’s story is found.
What is the Old Testament?
The color that represents Queen Esther in the Order of the Eastern Star.
What is white?
Esther was chosen to be queen after this former queen was banished.
Who is Queen Vashti?
The Persian city where most of the Book of Esther takes place?
What is Susa?
Esther showed courage when she entered the king’s court without being summoned—an act that could have resulted in this punishment.
What is death?
Haman plotted to destroy the Jews because this man refused to bow to him.
Who is Mordecai?
Esther is stationed at this point of the star.
What is the third star point?
He hated Jews and tried to destroy them.
Who is Haman?
This was the king’s residence, where Esther approached King Xerxes without being summoned which was considered a dangerous act.
What is inner court of the royal palace?
Esther’s famous words before risking her life to go before the king: “If I _____, I _____.”
What is "If I perish, I perish."
Esther revealed her Jewish identity to King Xerxes during this type of event.
What is a banquet?
This is the emblem or symbol associated with Esther.
What is the crown and scepter?
Esther’s cousin and guardian who encouraged her to speak to the king about the Jewish people.
Who is Mordecai?
Haman built these 50 cubits high to hang Mordecai but ended up being hanged on it himself.
What are the gallows?
Esther’s actions are commemorated annually in this Jewish holiday.
What is Purim?
Esther used this strategy before approaching the king, seeking divine favor and wisdom.
What is fasting?
This is the pass for Esther.
What is "What Wilt Thou?
This was Queen Esther's original given Hebrew name.
Who is Hadassah?
During the time of Queen Esther, Persia was at war with this rising European power known for city-states like Athens and Sparta.
What is Greece?
By revealing Haman’s plot to the king, Esther secured this royal action to protect the Jews.
What is the decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves?
This object symbolized the king’s approval when extended to Esther.
What is the golden scepter?
Esther's symbolic virtue in the Eastern Star teaches members to remain true and faithful, also known as this trait.
What is loyalty?