General Knowledge
Who defeated the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone?
David
Who was the king in Persia in the book of Esther
Xerxes I (Daruis was the ruler who led the Persian Empire before Xerxes, but he is not the king in the Book of Esther)
What was the event that led to Esther becoming queen of Persia?
King Xerxes deposing Queen Vashti and holding a beauty contest to find a new queen
In what city does the story of Esther take place
Susa (Shushan), the capital of Persia
What famous verse in Esther expresses Mordecai's belief that Esther had come to the palace for a specific purpose?
"Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14)
Which prophet confronted the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?
Elijah
Who was Esther's cousin and guardian?
Mordecai
What decree did Haman issue that threatened the Jewish people?
a decree to destroy all Jews in the Persian Empire
What royal palace did Esther live in after becoming queen?
the royal palace in Susa
What was Esther’s response when Mordecai asked her to speak to the king?
"If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16)
In which chapter of Matthew do the Beatitudes appear?
Matthew 5
Who was the villain in the Book of Esther who plotted to destroy the Jews?
Haman
How did Mordecai find out about the assassination plot against the king?
by overhearing two guards plotting against the king and reporting it
Where was Haman's decree to destroy the Jews sent from?
the king's palace in Susa
What did King Xerxes offer Esther when she approached him with her request?
"Up to half of my kingdom" (Esther 5:3)
Which apostle is known for doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw Jesus' wounds?
Thomas
Who was Esther’s maid who helped her through the process of becoming queen?
Hathach
How did Esther reveal her Jewish identity to the king?
by hosting a banquet and inviting King Xerxes and Haman
What region did the Jews of Persia live in before the decree was made?
The entire Persian Empire
How does the Book of Esther end with a decree from the king regarding the Jews?
A decree allowing Jews to defend themselves against their enemies (Esther 8:11)
Which king wrote many of the Proverbs and was known for his wisdom?
Solomon
Who was the queen before Esther?
Vashti
How did Haman die?
being hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai
Where did Esther send her cousin Mordecai to ask for help in saving the Jews
the king's gate in Susa
In what verse does Haman confess to his wife and friends about the events that have transpired?
"If Mordecai, before whom your downfall has started, is of Jewish origin, you cannot stand against him—you will surely come to ruin!" (Esther 6:13)