Feast Of Purim Flashcards
To test & exam knowledge and understanding of the history of Feast of Purim.
What is another name for the Purim?
Purim is also called Mordecai’s Day- 2 Macc 15:36
What captivity were the Israelites under during the the establishing of Purim and when did it start?
Persian-Medes (539 BC)
Who are the main protagonists in the history of Purim?
Mordecai and Queen Esther
What is Esther’s real name?
Hadassah -Esther 2:7
What tribe were Hadassah and Mordecai?
A) Benjamin - Esther 2:5-7
What is the irony of Haman’s plan for Mordecai and Israel?
He is hanged from very gallow he made for Mordecai, and Haman’s sons are hanged as well- Esther 9:13-14 / Esther 7:9-10
Who is the main enemy that came against Israel and what nation was he?
A) Haman, the Agagite/ Macedonian - Esther 3:1 / Esther 16:10
What nation does the Agagite descend from? Provide a scripture.
A) Edom/Amalek- 1 Samuel 15:20/ 1 Samuel 15:7-8
What was the reason for the letter of persecution to come against Israel?
Haman was upset that Mordecai did not bow to him - Esther 3:2-6
What did Haman and his wife Zeresh plan to do unto the forefather Mordecai?
Plan to hang him from a 50 cubit high gallow- Esther 5:14
What is the irony of Haman’s plan for Mordecai and Israel?
He is hanged from very gallow he made for Mordecai and Haman’s sons are hanged as well- Esther 9:13-14 / Esther 7:9-10
How long is the Purim?
2 days- Esther 9:21
When is the Purim?
14th and 15th of Adar (Esther 9:21)
Adar is what month according to the scriptures?
Adar is the 12th month - Esther 9:1 / Esther 8:12
Was Israel the only ones to keep Purim?
Esther 8:17 / Esther 9:27-28
What does “Pur” mean?
Lot (Esther 9:24)
What is a lot?
a person’s luck or condition in life, particularly as determined by fate or destiny.
(in regard to the Purim the letter sent Haman and letter sent by Mordecai change Israel’s lot)
Do we give gifts?
Esther 9:26
Do we gather?
Esther 10:13
Is it a commandment?
(Rest of) Esther 10:13 / Esther 9:27-28
