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Mordecai did all of the following when he found out about Haman's plot and the decree EXCEPT:
Mordecai did all of the following when he found out about Haman's plot and the decree EXCEPT:
Who was not allowed inside the king's gate?
Who was not allowed inside the king's gate?
Where was one wearing sackcloth not able to enter?
Where was one wearing sackcloth not able to enter?
When the decree went out to the provinces, what did many lay in?
When the decree went out to the provinces, what did many lay in?
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When the decree went out to the provinces, what accompanied the Jews weeping?
When the decree went out to the provinces, what accompanied the Jews weeping?
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Who told Esther of the decree to kill the Jews?
Who told Esther of the decree to kill the Jews?
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What did Esther initially send to Mordecai when she found out about the decree?
What did Esther initially send to Mordecai when she found out about the decree?
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What was Mordecai's response to Esther's gift of clothes to replace his sackcloth?
What was Mordecai's response to Esther's gift of clothes to replace his sackcloth?
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What did Esther send Hathach to find out from Mordecai?
What did Esther send Hathach to find out from Mordecai?
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Who was Hathach?
Who was Hathach?
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What detail did Mordecai tell Hathach the Queen's eunuch?
What detail did Mordecai tell Hathach the Queen's eunuch?
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What did Mordecai send to Queen Esther by the hand of Hathach?
What did Mordecai send to Queen Esther by the hand of Hathach?
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What did Mordecai urge Esther to do?
What did Mordecai urge Esther to do?
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What hesitation did Esther have when she sent a note back to Mordecai?
What hesitation did Esther have when she sent a note back to Mordecai?
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What was the only exception that one could approach the king without being summoned?
What was the only exception that one could approach the king without being summoned?
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How long had Esther not been summoned by the king as she contemplated entering his presence?
How long had Esther not been summoned by the king as she contemplated entering his presence?
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What would happen to the person who entered the king's presence uninvited?
What would happen to the person who entered the king's presence uninvited?
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What did Mordecai respond when Esther expressed her hesitation about approaching the king?
What did Mordecai respond when Esther expressed her hesitation about approaching the king?
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Under what condition did Mordecai tell Esther God would raise up deliverance from another place?
Under what condition did Mordecai tell Esther God would raise up deliverance from another place?
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What classic line did Mordecai tell Esther as he was asking her to plead for the Jews to the king?
What classic line did Mordecai tell Esther as he was asking her to plead for the Jews to the king?
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What request did Esther send back to Mordecai?
What request did Esther send back to Mordecai?
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For how many days did Esther ask Mordecai and the Jews of Susa to fast?
For how many days did Esther ask Mordecai and the Jews of Susa to fast?
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What attitude did Esther have about going in to plead with the king?
What attitude did Esther have about going in to plead with the king?
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Study Notes
Mordecai's Response to Haman's Plot
- Mordecai expressed grief by tearing his clothes, donning sackcloth and ashes, and wailing in the city.
- He did not send a message to Esther about the plot.
Restrictions at the King's Gate
- No one wearing sackcloth was allowed to enter the king's gate in Susa.
Mourning Practices Among the Jews
- Upon hearing the decree, many Jews laid in sackcloth and ashes as a sign of mourning and distress.
- Their weeping was often accompanied by fasting.
Communication between Esther and Mordecai
- The eunuchs informed Esther about the decree targeting the Jews.
- Esther attempted to send Mordecai clothes to replace his sackcloth, but he refused to accept them.
Inquiry and Information Exchange
- Esther sent Hathach to discover what troubled Mordecai.
- Mordecai conveyed the decree’s details and the sum of money Haman promised to pay the treasury to Hathach.
Mordecai’s Urging to Esther
- Mordecai urged Esther to approach the king on behalf of her people.
- A copy of the decree was sent to Esther to inform her further.
Esther's Hesitations
- Esther was fearful because entering the king’s presence uninvited risked death, as it was forbidden to approach the king without being summoned.
- She had not been summoned by the king for thirty days before considering this action.
The Seriousness of Approaching the King
- If a person entered the king's presence without an invitation, they would be killed unless the king extended his scepter to them.
Mordecai's Encouragement
- Mordecai reassured Esther that deliverance for the Jews would arise from another place if she remained silent.
- He posed the poignant question about her royal position being for such a time as this, indicating her unique role in the situation.
Esther's Plan for Action
- Esther requested that Mordecai and the Jews of Susa fast for three days as she prepared to approach the king.
- Her attitude towards this risky decision was resolute: “If I perish, I perish,” highlighting her courage and commitment to her people.
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Test your knowledge with these multiple-choice questions based on Esther Chapter 4. This quiz covers key events and characters, particularly focusing on Mordecai, Haman, and the reactions to the decree. Perfect for anyone studying this chapter from the Book of Esther.