Chapter 6
When the king couldn't sleep, what did he request?
Reading of the Book of the Chronicles (6:1)
During what part of the banquet did Ahasuerus/Xerxes ask Esther her request?
While drinking wine (7:2)
Who did Esther appoint over Haman's estate?
Mordecai (8:2)
Who helped the Jews not to be overpowered by their enemies?
The nobles/officials of the provinces
The satraps
The governors
The king's administrators/all those doing the king's work (9:3)
In which chapter and verse was Esther chosen as queen?
Esther 2:17
Who entered the outer court in the early morning?
Haman (6:4)
What reason did Esther state that she would have remained silent?
"Had we been sold as male and female slaves, I would have held my tongue..." (7:4)
Did the king extend his scepter to Esther before or after she fell at his feet weeping?
After (8:3-4)
Although the Jews killed Haman's 10 sons, what didn't they do to them?
They did not lay a hand on the plunder. (9:10)
In which chapter and verse was Mordecai honored with Haman declaring his honor?
Esther 6:11
What things did the king command Haman to do?
Get the robe, horse, and lead Mordecai shouting "This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor." 6:7-11)
When Ahasuerus/Xerxes asked Esther who the man was, how did Esther describe Haman?
"The adversary and enemy is this wicked/vile Haman!" (7:6
On whose behalf did Ahasuerus/Xerxes say the new decree should be written?
The Jews (8:8)
"Now write another decree in the king's name in behalf of the Jews as seems best to you..."
What was Esther's second request from King Ahasuerus/Xerxes?
Give the Jews in Susa permission to carry out the edict one more day
And let Haman's ten sons be hanged on the gallows (9:13)
Between which two chapters was Ahasuerus/Xerxes military defeated at Salamis and Plataea?
Between Esther 1 and Esther 2
Where did Mordecai go after Haman had led him on horseback through the city square?
Back to the king's gate (6:12)
What did Ahasuerus/Xerxes leave behind when he went out into the garden?
His wine
"Then the king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden..." (7:7)
How was the decree delivered?
By couriers on horseback, riding on royal horses bred from swift steeds (8:10,14)
For whom did the Jews establish the custom of celebrating Purim?
They
Their descendants
And all who would join them (9:27)
In what chapter and verse does Esther take her stand and decide to stand for her people - the Jews?
Esther 4:16 ... "if I perish, I perish"
What answer did Haman's wife and friends give him?
If Mordecai is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him but will surely fall before him.
When Haman was hung, what was Ahasuerus/Xerxes response?
The king's wrath/fury subsided
Describe the clothing Mordecai wore in this chapter.
Royal apparel of blue and while,
with a great crown of gold
and a robe of fine linen and purple (8:15)
Why was Mordecai esteemed among the Jews?
Because he worked/sought for the good of his people
and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews/spoke peace to all his countrymen (10:3)
What day on the Jewish calendar is Purim celebrated? What month(s) does that correspond to on our calendar?
Adar 13 (9:18) [Shushan/Susa]
and Adar 14 (9:19) [Jews of the villages who dwelt in the unwalled towns]
March/April