Esther
Who was Esther Raised by?
Her Uncle Mordecai
What was the King throwing?
A party for the Men of Persia
What was the Queen also doing?
Throwing a party for the Women of Persia
What did the King's advisors advise him to do?
Fire the Queen
Where did Esther come from?
Israel or the Jews
Why did the King send for Queen Vashti?
Because he wanted to show the Men of Persia her beauty
What did the Queen do?
She refused the Kings order
What did Mordecai tell Esther to do?
To keep her nationality a secret
Of which city did Esther become Queen?
Queen of Persia
Soon after firing the Queen what happened to the King?
He became sad and lonely
What was the first Queen's name?
Vashti
Why did Mordecai raise Esther?
Because she was an orphan
What was Esther's prize for being loved above all others by the King?
She was crowned the Queen of Persia
How did the King find his new Queen?
Held a "beauty contest" of the young beautiful women of Persia
What did the King offer Esther?
Up to half his kingdom
How did Mordecai and Esther come to Persia?
They were kidnapped
Who was the King's top official?
Haman
Who did the King love above all others?
Esther
Was Queen Vashti an obedient wife?
No she refused her husband
Who was Mordecai?
Esther's Uncle