Kings of Israel/ Chpt 85 (Esther, the Jewish Queen of Persia), Chpt 86 (Haman's Horrible Day) & Chpt 87 (Return to the Land) Mem vs 1 Cor 15:33

Who took Esther to the palace as a possible candidate?

Her cousin, Mordecai.

Who was in charge of this return?

Zerubbabel

What did this group of returning Jews plan to do when they arrived in Palestine?

rebuild the Temple

Who rebuked & encouraged the people to complete the Temple?

the prophets Haggai and Zechariah

What happened when queen Vashti refused to appear before the King & his guests?

She was dethroned.

What was Ezra's solution to this terrible problem?

The people were to separate themselves from their heathen spouses.

Who was promoted & what did he suggest?

Mordecai, and he wrote another decree stating that all Jews could organize and defend themselves form anyone who meant them harm.

What was Esther's request when she first came before the presence of the king?

She asked for the King & Haman to come to a banquet.

What did Esther request before she would go before the king?

She asked that all the Jews in Persia fast & pray for 3 days.

Chpt 85 In what city did the story of Esther occur?

Susa, the capital of Persia.

What did the king learn at the queen's second banquet?

That Esther was Jewish and that Haman had written a law ordering her death.

What shocking developement did Ezra find when he arrived in Palestine?

That the people from 80 years earlier had not remained faithful to the Lord because they intermarried with the Gentile nation.

Why did satan motivate this plot to have the Jewish race annihilated?

The Jews were God's chosen people that will be saved through Jesus Christ.

Why was it right for Zerubbabel & Joshua to refuse the cooperation of the Samaritans in buuilding the Temple?

The Samaritans' religion was polluted with paganism.

Chpt 86 What interesting incident did the kings records reveal?

The fact of Mordecai's tip-off on the assassination plot.

How did Haman honor Mordecai?

With a royal robe, parading through the streets crying out, "This is the man the king delights to honor."

Who was king in Persia during that time?

Xerxes, whose Hebrew name was Ahasuerus.

How did Esther get the opportunity to become queen of Persia?

After Vashti was dethroned, young girls had the chance to become candidates for the new queen.

Who was Haman?

An important aid to King Ahasuerus.

Who was Esther?

Ayoung jewish ophan who was raised in Persia by her cousin Mordecai.

How did Haman plan to get rid of Mordecai?

By writing a decree to have all jews killed for insubordination.

Who did King Xerxes send to honor Mordecai for saving his life?

Haman

What happened to Haman after the banquet?

Haman was hanged on the gallows he'd prepared for Mordecai.

When Esther inquired as to why Mordecai was mourning, what was his reply?

He sent her a copy of the decree for their execution and asked her to go before ther king and plead for their lives.

How did Ezra exemplify good stewardship?

He took inventroy of all the gold, silver & offerings and put men in charge of the valuables.

How did Mordecai save the king's life?

He warned Esther of two officials plan to assassinate the king.

How did the king respond to this news?

He was stunned and furious at Haman.

What kind of reputation did Esther earn with the person in charge of the candidates?

Her submissive spirit and manner won her honor and favor above all others.

What new royal command was sent out after Vashti's disobedience?

"All wives shall honor their husbands, and every man will rule in his own house,"

What statement is Queen Esther known for?

"If I perish, I perish."

Chpt 87 Who gave the Jews permission to return to their own land?

Cyrus, King of Persia.

1 Cor 15:33

Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."

How many people returned at this time?

about 50,000

Who was Ezra?

A priest who led the second return to Palestine.