Book of Esther
How many chapters are there in the book of Esther?
10
What group of people was Haman mad at?
The Jews
When did Mordecai arrive in Babylon?
During the exile
Who is the queen that is the main person of the book and is one of the two girls in the bible that have a book, along with Ruth
Esther
Who quotes this? "If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life this is my petition. And spare my people this is my request."
Queen Esther in Esther 7:3
Who isn't mentioned in the book, and is one of the two to not mention him?
God
Who in the book does Haman get mad at?
Mordecai
What does Mordecai overhear about Xerxes?
People are trying to kill him
Who was the previous queen before Esther?
Vashti
Who quoted this? "I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish."
Queen Esther in Esther 4:14-16
What festival did the Jews celebrate to commemorate their being saved from destruction?
The Feast Of Purim
What king does Haman save that other people tried to kill?
Xerxes
What does Mordecai persuade Esther to do?
To approach the king, even though Esther doesn't have royal power.
What does Esther request in chapter 5?
To bring Haman to have a banquet for him
Who quoted this? "What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, it shall be fulfilled."
King Ahasuerus
How long has The Feast of Purim celebrated?
Two days
What festival was named after Haman?
The Feast of Purim
What was Mordecai honored for?
For discovering the plot
Before Esther became queen, what happened to queen Vashti?
Vashti was desposed by King Xerxes
Who quoted this? "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish."
Mordecai