Characters
What was Esther's Uncle named?
Mordecai
What event caused Haman to become frustrated and plot the destruction of the Jews?
Mordecai refusing to bow.
How many times is the name "God" mentioned in the book of Esther?
0
What is the last book of the Old Testament?
Malachi
Who was the man who plotted with the king to kill the Israelites?
What did Moredecai do to find favor with the King?
Stop an assassination plan.
How long was did the kings servants spend preparing Esther to meet the king?
1 year
What is the name of Paul's mentor in the New Testament?
Barnabas
What was the name of the king?
Ahasuerus- Hebrew Name- Xerxes Greek Name
What was the response of the Jews when they found out they were to be attacked?
How many days did the first party the King held in the book of Esther Last?
180
Samson uses these animals to burn down fields of the Philistines in the book of Judges.
Foxes
Persia
What is the defining personality trait of Haman and what is the personality trait of Esther that contrasts it?
Pride in himself/Faith in God
What is the name of the city the story of Esther takes place in?
Susa
Patmos
What was the name of the Queen who denied the king?
Vashti
What is Esthers response to Mordecai asking her to speak with the king to spare the Jews?
There are 3 parts
1. She informs Mordecai she could be killed
2. She asks Mordecai and the Jewish people to pray for her
3. She agrees to go before the king and declares her life is in the Lords hands by saying (If I Die I Die)
The story of Esther takes place after what significant biblical event?
The Babylonian Exile
What is the name of the disciple who was chosen in the book of Acts to replace Judas Iscariot after he betrayed Jesus?