Module 7 Flashcards
How did Vashti’s refusal to go to the king when called lead to Esther becoming queen?
Vashti’s refusal resulted in a royal decree that led to the search for a new queen, ultimately resulting in Esther being chosen.
What happened as a result of the plot of Bigthan and Teresh?
The plot was revealed by Mordecai, leading to the execution of Bigthan and Teresh.
What was the relationship between Mordecai and Esther?
Mordecai was Esther’s cousin, who raised her after she was taken into captivity.
Why did Haman want to kill all of the Jews?
Haman wanted to kill all the Jews because Mordecai refused to bow down to him.
What happened to Haman as a consequence of his plot?
Haman was hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai.
How was Mordecai honored for revealing the plot of Bigthan and Teresh?
Mordecai was honored by being given royal robes and a horse, and led around the city by Haman.
How did Mordecai and Esther turn around Haman’s plot to the advantage of the Jews?
Mordecai issued a decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves against their enemies.
What was the capital city of King Ahasuerus’s empire?
Susa
What did the king’s decree state about all women in the empire?
The decree proclaimed that all women should honor their husbands.
Fill in the blank: Esther hid her identity as a _______.
[Jew]
True or False: Esther was the only woman invited to the king’s feast besides Haman.
True
What did Haman promise the king if he was allowed to destroy the Jews?
A vast amount of silver for the royal treasury.
What was Mordecai’s response to Esther when she hesitated to approach the king?
He told her she would not escape any more than any other Jew and urged her to act.
What did Esther request from the king during her first banquet?
She requested that the king and Haman come to another feast the following day.
What did Esther wear when she approached the king in the inner court?
Royal robes
What was the outcome for the Jews on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month?
They were allowed to defend themselves and killed 75,000 enemies.
Fill in the blank: The two days following the Jews’ victory became known as the Feast of _______.
[Purim]
What did the king give to Mordecai after Haman was hanged?
His signet ring
What did Esther do after revealing her identity to the king?
She pleaded for the lives of her people.
What did Haman’s friends suggest he do about Mordecai?
Build a gallows to hang him.
How did the king learn about Mordecai’s previous act of loyalty?
He had the chronicles of the king read to him.
True or False: The decree Haman issued against the Jews was easily revoked.
False
