Old Testament Survey Unit 10 Quiz 2
A derivative of Agag, the title of the Amalekite kings. According to Jewish tradition, an Agagite represented one who was a descendant of the royal line of the Amalekites. The Amalekites had always been enemies of the Israelites and had almost been exterminated during Saul's reign.
Agagite
What warning did Mordecai send to Esther? Her life was in danger as much as the rest of the Jews in Persia. Her failure to act would result in the extermination of herself and her family. Her failure to act would be ignoring the possible purpose for which she was queen.
All of the above
(True or False) A powerful king of Persia, Ahasuerus reigned over 157 provinces from India to Ethiopia.
False
(True or False) Esther was the beautiful, fair daughter of Mordecai.
False
(True or False) In the first year of his reign, Ahasuerus prepared a feast for the great host of his ruling subordinates.
False
(True or False) Mordecai was of the tribe of Judah.
False
Which of the following is not the case with regard to Mordecai He believed that the Jews would be completely exterminated if Esther failed to act. He believed that Esther's family would perish. He believed that there was a larger purpose in Esther's position as queen of Persia. all the above none of the above
He believed that the Jews would be completely exterminated if Esther failed to act.
The lot cast by Haman to determine the time for the destruction of the Jews.
Pur
The feast established among the Jews by Mordecai to celebrate annually their deliverance from the plot of Haman and from destruction.
Purim
Why was Queen Esther reluctant to approach the king concerning the threat to her people, the Jews?
She risked death in going in to the king uninvited.
(True or False) At the conclusion of the royal gala, a seven-day feast was held in the palace of the king.
True
(True or False) Because he was a Jew, Mordecai refused to bow and reverence Haman, the king's chief prince.
True
(True or False) During the multi-month festival, the king exhibited for his subjects the wealth and splendor of his kingdom.
True
(True or False) The king renounced his beautiful Queen Vashti and sought a replacement for her among the maidens of the kingdom.
True
(True or False) The royal festival of King Ahasuerus lasted for six months.
True
(True or False) When the king wished to show his guests his beautiful queen on the seventh day of the feast, Vashti refused to be shown.
True
Esther request Mordecai to gather all the Jews in the city to participate for three days in ________ on behalf of Esther.
fasting
Haman's friends and wife advised Haman to build a _____ on which to execute Mordecai.
gallows
Esther invited the king and Haman to ___ banquet(s).
two
The king graciously received Esther by extending to her his golden _____.
sceptor