ROYAL CHARACTERS
She was the Jewish woman who became queen of Persia.
Who is Esther?
This event led to Esther becoming queen.
What is a royal beauty contest?
Esther was afraid to go to the king without being invited because she could face this.
What is death?
The empire ruled by King Xerxes.
What is Persia?
Mordecai sat at this place daily.
What is the king’s gate?
This king ruled Persia and chose Esther as queen.
Who is King Xerxes (Ahasuerus)? T
The plot Mordecai uncovered that saved the king’s life.
What was an assassination attempt?
Before Esther approached the king, she asked the Jews to do this for three days.
What is fast?
The city where the king’s palace was located.
What is Susa?
Haman cast lots to choose the day of destruction—called this.
What is Pur?
Esther’s cousin who raised her as his own daughter.
Who is Mordecai?
The object Haman built to execute Mordecai.
What is the gallows?
Mordecai refused to do this to Haman.
What is bow down?
Royal laws in Persia could not be changed once this happened.
What is being sealed by the king?
The night the king couldn’t sleep and ordered this to be read.
What is the book of records?
The wicked official who plotted to destroy the Jewish people.
Who is Haman?
Esther invited the king and Haman to this special event.
What is a banquet?
Esther said, “If I perish, I perish,” showing this quality.
What is courage?
How long the king celebrated before Queen Vashti was summoned.
What is 180 days?
What Haman thought would honor himself—but was given to Mordecai.
What is a royal robe and parade?
The king’s first queen who was removed for disobedience.
Who is Queen Vashti?
The event celebrated each year because of Esther’s courage.
What is Purim?
Even though God’s name isn’t mentioned, His presence is shown through this.
What is His providence (or protection)?
Messengers were sent throughout the empire using this method.
What are royal couriers?
The reversal that defines the message of Esther.
What is the enemy’s plan being turned against him?