Part 7 Humanities II Final Study Guide Questions

What was Nehemiah's rank in the Persian Empire before coming to Judea? Why is this significant?

Nehemiah was a cupbearer. It is significant because he is a Jewish foreigner who nobody know and then becomes the king's cupbearer.

Which Persian ruler was prophesied by Isaiah as the one who would restore the house of the Lord?

Cyrus.

What was Ezra's position in Israel?

Ezra was a priest and a scribe.

What was Esther's Hebrew name?

Hadassah.

What was the name of Mordecai's enemy, who plotted the destruction of the whole Jewish nation?

Haman the Agagite.

What king in Judah was told by God he was going to die, then was told he was not, and asked for a shadow to move backward as a sign confirming he would get well?

Hezekiah.

What is the best argument for arguing a short amount of time for the events of Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah?

They are referenced in each other's books.