Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther Flashcards
In the book of Ezra, what is the first thing that is built for the temple?
Alter of Burnt Offerings
The temple construction is completed under the prophetic encouragement of which two prophets?
Haggai and Zechariah
How many years was it before Ezra returned to Jerusalem for the second time?
57 Years
When Ezra returned to Jerusalem for the second time, he brings with him a letter from the king granting him with what 3 things?
- Official Aid
- Authorization to collect offerings
- Governmental authority in Jerusalem
When Ezra returned to Jerusalem for the second time and sees the people’s spiritual condition, what is his response?
Deep personal mourning
Which book specifically states that all intermarriages must be terminated?
Ezra
Nehemiah was cup-bearer to what king?
Artaxerxes
How many days did it take to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem?
52 Days
How high were the gallows that Haman built?
75 feet
Who discovered the plot to assassinate King Xerxes?
Mordecai
T/F
In the oldest Hebrew bibles, Ezra and Nehemiah are considered to be one book.
True
T/F
The Feast of Booths was to be a remembrance of the time that the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt.
False
T/F
In the book of Nehemiah, two choirs were assembled after the building of the wall. These two choirs marched along top of the wall and then concluded with praise to God and a Sacrifice
True
T/F
The book of Esther focuses on the Israelites that have not returned to the Promised Land.
True
T/F
The name of God is not mentioned in the book of Esther.
True
T/F
Queen Vashti is dethroned when she does not report to the king after being summoned.
True
T/F
Haman hated Mordecai because he was a Jew
False
T/F
The book of Esther proves that God is able to reverse the fortunes for those He chooses.
True
T/F
Purim is a feast that takes place once a year, is a week long, and is in remembrance of God’s faithfulness to preserve His people.
False
T/F
When Hamon’s plot to destroy the Jews was discovered, he threw himself at the mercy of Esther, but King Xerxes saw this as a sexual advance
True
T/F
The book of Esther ends with not only the death of Haman, but his ten sons die as well.
True
What is the message of Nehemiah?
Rebuilding of the wall, and the reform of the people
What is the message of Esther?
God anonymously uses a Persian queen to preserve His people on Purim
What is the message of Ezra?
Rebuilding of the temple, and the revival of the people
What were the two main problems documented in the book of Nehemiah?
- Intermarrying (or mixed marriages)
- Sabbath Worship
With the book of Esther being written in a chiastic structure, what is considered to be the central point?
The Kings Sleepless Night
