Feast Of Purim Flashcards

To test & exam knowledge and understanding of the history of Feast of Purim.

1
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What is another name for the Purim?

A

Purim is also called Mordecai’s Day- 2 Macc 15:36

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2
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What captivity were the Israelites under during the the establishing of Purim and when did it start?

A

Persian-Medes (539 BC)

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Who are the main protagonists in the history of Purim?

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Mordecai and Queen Esther

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4
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What is Esther’s real name?

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Hadassah -Esther 2:7

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5
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What tribe were Hadassah and Mordecai?

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A) Benjamin - Esther 2:5-7

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What is the irony of Haman’s plan for Mordecai and Israel?

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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

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Who is the main enemy that came against Israel and what nation was he?

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A) Haman, the Agagite/ Macedonian - Esther 3:1 / Esther 16:10

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What nation does the Agagite descend from? Provide a scripture.

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A) Edom/Amalek- 1 Samuel 15:20/ 1 Samuel 15:7-8

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What was the reason for the letter of persecution to come against Israel?

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Haman was upset that Mordecai did not bow to him - Esther 3:2-6

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What did Haman and his wife Zeresh plan to do unto the forefather Mordecai?

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Plan to hang him from a 50 cubit high gallow- Esther 5:14

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What is the irony of Haman’s plan for Mordecai and Israel?

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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

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12
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How long is the Purim?

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2 days- Esther 9:21

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13
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When is the Purim?

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14th and 15th of Adar (Esther 9:21)

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14
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Adar is what month according to the scriptures?

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Adar is the 12th month - Esther 9:1 / Esther 8:12

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15
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Was Israel the only ones to keep Purim?

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Esther 8:17 / Esther 9:27-28

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16
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What does “Pur” mean?

A

Lot (Esther 9:24)

17
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What is a lot?

A

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)

18
Q

Do we give gifts?

A

Esther 9:26

19
Q

Do we gather?

A

Esther 10:13

20
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Is it a commandment?

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(Rest of) Esther 10:13 / Esther 9:27-28