The Origins Of Purim
This book of the Bible records the events that led to the Feast of Purim.
What is the Book of Esther?
This Jewish woman became queen and was instrumental in saving her people.
Who is Esther?
Purim is celebrated on these days of the Hebrew month Adar.
What are the 14th and 15th of Adar?
One commandment of Purim is to read this book publicly.
What is the Book of Esther?
urim highlights God’s deliverance even when He seems this.
What is hidden?
Purim takes place during the reign of this Persian king.
Who is King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)?
Esther’s cousin who raised her and uncovered the plot.
Who is Mordecai?
The Jews fasted for this many days before Esther went before the king.
What is three days?
Gifts of food exchanged on Purim are called this.
What is Mishloach Manot?
Mordecai told Esther she came to the kingdom “for such a ___ as this.”
What is time?
The word “Purim” comes from this term meaning “lots.”
What is “Pur” ?
This official was executed on the gallows he prepared for another.
Who is Haman?
This event happened before Esther revealed her identity.
What is the fasting of the Jews?
Giving to the poor on Purim is known as this.
What is Matanot La’Evyonim?
Purim teaches that God preserves His people despite this.
What is persecution?
This enemy plotted to destroy all the Jews in the Persian Empire.
Who is Haman the Agagite?
This king issued a second decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves.
Who is King Ahasuerus?
he original decree was cast by lot in this month.
What is the first month (Nisan)?
Jews celebrate Purim with joy because mourning was turned into this.
What is gladness?
The reversal of fate in Purim shows God’s control over this.
What is history/events?
Purim commemorates deliverance from a decree issued in this ancient empire.
What is the Persian (Medo-Persian) Empire?
Mordecai refused to bow to this man, triggering the conflict.
Who is Haman?
Purim is one of the few feasts that originated during this period of Israel’s history.
What is the Babylonian/Persian captivity (Diaspora)?
Unlike other feasts, Purim is unique because it does NOT mention this explicitly.
What is the name of God?
Purim reminds Israel that the enemy’s plans are ultimately this.
What is defeated/nullified?