esther 1
Who was king during Esther’s story?
King Ahasuerus
Who raised Esther after her parents died?
Mordecai
What did Esther ask the Jews to do before she went to the king
Fast for 3 days, night and day (Esther 4:16)
What kept the king from sleeping that night?
He ordered the book of the chronicles to be read (Esther 6:1)
How long did the king’s great banquet last?
180 days (Esther 1:4)
Why did Haman hate Mordecai?
Mordecai refused to bow down to him (Esther 3:2)
Why did Haman’s joy turn to anger?
Because Mordecai still refused to bow to him (Esther 5:9)
Who was in the court early in the morning, coming to ask to hang Mordecai?
Haman (Esther 6:4)
Why was Queen Vashti removed as queen?
She refused to appear before the king (Esther 1:12)
What was Esther’s Hebrew name?
Hadassah (Esther 2:7)
What was Esther’s response if she perished?
"If I perish, I perish” (Esther 4:16)
What did Haman suggest should be done for the man the king delights to honor?
Wear the king’s robe, ride the king’s horse, and be led through the city by a noble official (Esther 6:7–9)
What law was written after Vashti’s refusal?
every man should be master over his own household (Esther 1:22)
What was used to determine the day of destruction for the Jews?
The Pur (lot) (Esther 3:7)
How did Mordecai respond to the decree against the Jews?
He tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and cried loudly (Esther 4:1)
What warning did Haman’s wife Zeresh and his advisors give him after Mordecai was honored?
Since Mordecai is Jewish, Haman will not prevail but will surely fall before him (Esther 6:13)
Who advised the king to remove Vashti?
Memucan, one of the seven eunuchs (Esther 1:16)
The amount of money Haman had promised to pay into the king to make his decree against those who do not keep the king’s laws
10,000 talents (Esther 3:9)
What did Haman’s wife Zeresh suggest he build for Mordecai?
A gallows 50 cubits high (Esther 5:14)
What was ironic about Haman being chosen to honor Mordecai?
Haman planned to ask the king to hang Mordecai, but instead had to lead him in honor through the city — Esther 6:4–11