Esther and John

What could the king not do that night?

Sleep

What book was brought to the king?

The book of records of the chronicles

What was found written in the book of the records of the chronicles ?

That Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh

Who were Bigthana and Teresh?

Two of the king's chamberlains, keepers of the door

What had Bigthana and Teresh done?

Sought to lay hand on King Ahasuerus

What did the king ask about Mordecai?

What honour and dignity had been done for him

What did the king's servants reply about Mordecai?

There is nothing done for him

Who came into the court to speak to the king?

Haman

Why had Haman come to speak to the king?

To hang Mordecai on the gallows

What did the king ask his servants?

Who is in the court?

What did the king say when told Haman was in the court?

Let him come in

What did the king ask Haman?

What shall be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour?

What did Haman think in his heart?

To whom would the king delight to honour more than to myself?

What did Haman suggest be given to the honoured man?

Royal apparel, the king's horse, and the crown royal

Who did Haman say should deliver the apparel and horse?

One of the king's most noble princes

Where was the man to be brought?

On horseback through the city street

What was to be proclaimed before the man?

Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour

Who did the king command Haman to honour?

Mordecai the Jew

Where did Mordecai sit?

At the king's gate

What did the king command Haman not to do?

Let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken

Who arrayed Mordecai and brought him through the city?

Haman

What did Haman proclaim?

Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour

Where did Mordecai return?

To the king's gate

Where did Haman hasten?

To his house

In what condition did Haman go home?

Mourning, with his head covered

To whom did Haman tell everything?

Zeresh his wife and all his friends

What did Zeresh and the wise men say about Mordecai?

If he be of the seed of the Jews, thou shalt not prevail

What would surely happen to Haman?

He would surely fall before Mordecai

Who came while they were talking to Haman?

The king's chamberlains

Why did the chamberlains come to Haman?

To bring Haman to Esther's banquet

Who came to banquet with Esther the queen?

The king and Haman

What did the king ask Esther on the second day of the banquet?

What is thy petition and request?

What did Esther request from the king?

Let my life and my people be given me

What did Esther say her people were sold to do?

To be destroyed, slain, and perish

What did Esther say she would have done if they were sold for slaves?

Held her tongue

What did the king ask Esther after hearing her plea?

Who is he, and where is he?

Whom did Esther identify as the enemy?

This wicked Haman

How did Haman react?

He was afraid before the king and the queen

Where did the king go in his wrath?

Into the palace garden

Why did Haman stand to make request to Esther?

He saw evil was determined against him by the king

Where was Haman when the king returned?

Fallen on the bed where Esther was

What did the king say upon seeing Haman on the bed?

Will he force the queen also before me in the house?

What happened as the king spoke?

They covered Haman's face

Who told the king about the gallows?

Harbonah

What had Haman made the gallows for?

Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king

How high was the gallows?

Fifty cubits

What did the king say after hearing about the gallows?

Hang him thereon

What happened to Haman?

He was hanged on the gallows he prepared for Mordecai

What happened after Haman was hanged?

The king's wrath was pacified

At which event did Esther reveal her true petition?

The banquet of wine

How did Esther refer to herself before making her request?

If I have found favour in thy sight

What did Esther say her people had been sold to do?

To be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish

Why did Esther say she remained silent about slavery?

Because the enemy couldn't countervail the king's damage

What two titles did Esther use to describe Haman?

Adversary and enemy

Who became afraid after Esther revealed Haman's plot?

Haman

Why did the king leave the banquet in wrath?

To go into the palace garden

Who did Haman plead with for his life?

Esther the queen

What did Haman realize about the king's intentions?

That evil was determined against him

What was Haman doing when the king returned from the garden?

Fallen upon the bed where Esther was

What question did the king ask upon seeing Haman near Esther?

Will he force the queen also before me in the house?

What immediately happened after the king's question about Haman?

They covered Haman's face

Which chamberlain informed the king about the gallows?

Harbonah

How high were the gallows that Haman built?

Fifty cubits

Who were the gallows originally meant for?

Mordecai

Why did Harbonah mention Mordecai to the king?

Because Mordecai had spoken good for the king

What was the king's command after hearing of the gallows?

Hang him thereon

Who was hanged on the very gallows he prepared?

Haman

What emotion of the king was satisfied after Haman's execution?

Wrath

What ironic fate did Haman suffer?

Hanged on his own gallows meant for Mordecai

Who did the king give Haman's house to?

Esther the queen

Why did Mordecai come before the king?

Esther had told what he was unto her

What did the king give to Mordecai that had belonged to Haman?

His ring

Who did Esther set over Haman's house?

Mordecai

How did Esther plead with the king to stop Haman's mischief?

She fell at his feet and besought him with tears

What did the king extend to Esther before she rose?

The golden scepter

What did Esther ask to reverse?

The letters Haman wrote to destroy the Jews

What reason did Esther give for her request?

She couldn't endure the destruction of her kindred

What did Ahasuerus say had already been done to Haman?

He was hanged because he laid his hand on the Jews

What did the king allow Mordecai and Esther to do in his name?

Write also for the Jews

Why could no one reverse the new writing?

It was sealed with the king's ring

When were the scribes called to write the decree?

The third month, the 23rd day, month Sivan

How many provinces received the new decree?

127

From where to where did the decree go?

India to Ethiopia

In what languages was the decree written?

According to each people's and the Jews' language

What did Mordecai seal the letters with?

The king's ring

By what means were the letters sent?

Riders on horseback, mules, camels, and young dromedaries

What did the king grant the Jews the right to do?

To stand for their life and destroy their attackers

Who were included among those the Jews could defend against?

All who would assault them—little ones and women

What could the Jews take from their enemies?

The spoil for a prey

On what day was the decree to be carried out?

The 13th day of the 12th month, Adar

What was published throughout every province?

The commandment and the copy of the writing

Why were the Jews to be ready?

To avenge themselves on their enemies

How did the posts deliver the letters?

Hastened and pressed on by the king's command

Where was the decree officially issued?

Shushan the palace

How did Mordecai appear after leaving the king?

In royal apparel of blue and white, gold crown, and purple garment

How did the city of Shushan react?

Rejoiced and was glad

What did the Jews have after the decree?

Light, gladness, joy, and honour

What did Jews experience in every province and city?

Joy, gladness, a feast, and a good day

Why did many people become Jews?

For the fear of the Jews fell upon them

What did King Ahasuerus give to Esther the queen?

The house of Haman