Babylonian & Persian Captivity Exam

What possible reason did Daniel not want to eat the king's food?

1. It was unclean according to the law 2. Daniel didn't want to conform to the culture 3. The food had been dedicated to Babylonian gods 4. He didn't want to accept a covenant style relationship with him

How long did the women receive beauty treatments before being presented to the king?

12 months

According to Haman's edict, what day were the Jews to be annihilated?

On the 13th day of the 12th month

True or False: After the edict reversal, the Jews assembled and struck down those who intended to do them harm, including Hamans 10 sons.

true

How many years did the Babylonian captivity last?

70 years

How high was the image of gold the king commanded everyone to bow down to?

90 ft. high

In the king's dream about the statue, what does the gold head represent?

Babylon

Persia rose to power after defeating what nation?

Babylon

What Babylonian city were Daniel and other skilled Jews taken to during captivity?

Babylon

What was Daniel's Babylonian name?

Belteshazzar

Babylon is built around which river?

Euphrates river

What edict did some of the officials create to trap Daniel?

For the next 30 days the people could only pray to the king.

In the king's dream about the statue, what does the bronze belly and thighs represent?

Greece

What is Esther Hebrew name?

Hadassah

What were the Hebrew names of Daniel's companions?

Hananiah Mishael Azariah

How did Daniel disobey the edict?

He opened the window and prayed towards Jerusalem three times.

What was Hamans response to the question, "What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?"

He said the man should receive these things: 1. a royal robe the king has worn 2. a horse with a royal crest on his head which the king has ridden 3. the most trusted nobleman was to robe the honored man and parade him around shouting "This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!"

What was the kings reaction to the news about Hamans plot against the Jews?

He was enraged and had to step out to cool off.

Esther was raised by Mordecai who was her what?

Her cousin

What did Xerxes want his queen to wear to a banquet?

Her royal crown

Short Answer: Explain some of the implications the word "place" could mean in Esther 4:12-14. Why are these verses important for the Jews and how can we apply them to our lives today?

It could mean that it would come from Yahweh but some others say it has Messianic overtones. These verses are important because it shows us that no matter what God was going to save his people. Even if Esther wouldn't have gone through with it He would have saved them by other means. We should remember even when we feel like we have failed in ministry that God will find a way to do his will.

Who did the Babylonian empire fall to? On what date?

It fell to the Persians on October 12th, 539 B.C.

In the king's dream about the statue, what does the stone that smashed the statue represent?

Jesus the Messiah

At first, Mordecai wanted Esther to do what with her ethnicity?

Keep it a secret

Who was the king that saw fingers from a human hand writing on the wall?

King Belshazzar

Who was the king that had Daniel tossed into the den of lions?

King Darius

Which Babylonian king seized Jerusalem?

King Nebby

Who had a dream of a mighty tree that became a stump bound with shackles?

King Nebby

Haman tried to beg for mercy from Queen Esther but the king thought he was doing what?

Making sexual advances towards Esther

In the king's dream about the statue, what does the silver chest and arms represent?

Medo-Persia

What is the meaning of the words on the wall that Daniel interpreted?

Mene, Mene - God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end. Tekel - You have been weighed and the scales found wanting. Peres - Your kingdom will be divided and given to the Medes and the Persians.

The last chapter of Esther shares how this person rose to second command to the king. He spoke up for the welfare of the Jews.

Mordecai

Who became the second in command and reversed the edict to kill the Jews?

Mordecai

Who discovered the plot to assassinate Xerxes?

Mordecai

Who was the king referring to when he asked, "What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?"

Mordecai

What is not stated in the book of Esther?

Name of God

Short Answer: The Daniel narratives clearly displays faithful believers who would not compromise when faced with cultural pressures. What are some specific examples of this from the book of Daniel? How can we apply these narratives to our lives today?

One example of this is Daniel himself. He refused to give in and eat royal food and instead challenged others in a sly way to defend his beliefs. Another example is Queen Vashti. Although the king asked her to come in naked and she knew refusing him would embarrass him, she refused to give in and humiliate/degrade herself in that way. We can remember these stories in times when we feel pressured by society and social media and remember to stay strong and stand firm in our faith. We should not do anything that goes against Gods law.​

What new Jewish holiday was created in honor of the Esther events?

Purim

Who was the queen of Persia before Esther?

Queen Vashti

In the king's dream about the statue, what do the legs and feet of iron mixed with clay represent?

Rome

Haman created an edict to destroy all the Jews using the kings what?

Signet ring

Esther was part of the Jewish population known as the what?

The diaspora

Esther took place during the period of the what?

The return and restoration of the Jews from captivity.

What happened to those who created the edict?

They were thrown down to the lions

What test did Daniel create to see who was stronger and healthier?

They were to eat nothing but veggies and water for ten days and see if they were stronger than those who ate royal food.

True or False: Hamans wife, Zeresh spoke a prophetic word that Mordecai would become his downfall and he would come to ruin.

True

What did Haman build to kill Mordecai?

a 75 ft. pole

The dream of the tree meant that the king would be driven away for seven years and live like what?

a wild animal

True or False: In the edict reversal, the Jews were granted the right to assemble and protect themselves, but they could not plunder the properties of their enemies.

false

True or False: At the second banquet thrown by Esther, she first tried to reconcile with Haman.

false

How many people did the king see walking inside of the furnace?

four

What literary genre is the book of Daniel?

narrative and apocalyptic literature

Persian court etiquette in Esther's time stated that a man could not approach a woman in the kings harem closer than how far?

seven steps

How much hotter than normal was the oven that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were to be thrown into?

seven times hotter

What does Esther name mean?

star

The Babylonian captivity is marked from the time of the exile until what event?

the rebuilding of the temple