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What suggestion did the king's personal attendants make for finding a queen to replace Vashti?
What suggestion did the king's personal attendants make for finding a queen to replace Vashti?
- A competition among noblewomen
- Only the richest girls be chosen
- A search be made for beautiful virgins (correct)
- The king select a girl from his family
Xerxes did not follow the advice of his personal attendants for finding a new queen.
Xerxes did not follow the advice of his personal attendants for finding a new queen.
False (B)
How were the beautiful girls of the kingdom found?
How were the beautiful girls of the kingdom found?
Appointed commissioners in every province brought the girls to Susa.
Where in Susa were the beautiful girls brought?
Where in Susa were the beautiful girls brought?
Under whose care were the girls placed in Susa?
Under whose care were the girls placed in Susa?
What was done to enhance the beauty of the girls brought to Susa?
What was done to enhance the beauty of the girls brought to Susa?
How is Mordecai introduced in the book of Esther?
How is Mordecai introduced in the book of Esther?
Of what tribe of Israel was Mordecai a member?
Of what tribe of Israel was Mordecai a member?
How did Mordecai come to live in Persia?
How did Mordecai come to live in Persia?
Who was the cousin of Mordecai?
Who was the cousin of Mordecai?
What had been the relationship of Mordecai and Hadassah as she grew up?
What had been the relationship of Mordecai and Hadassah as she grew up?
What was the other name of Hadassah?
What was the other name of Hadassah?
How is Esther described physically?
How is Esther described physically?
What happened to Esther during the time the beautiful girls were being brought to Susa?
What happened to Esther during the time the beautiful girls were being brought to Susa?
What impression did Esther make on Hegai?
What impression did Esther make on Hegai?
What favors did Hegai show for Esther?
What favors did Hegai show for Esther?
What did Esther not reveal as she was taken to the palace of Xerxes?
What did Esther not reveal as she was taken to the palace of Xerxes?
Why did Esther not reveal her nationality and family background?
Why did Esther not reveal her nationality and family background?
How did Mordecai stay aware of how Esther was doing in the king's palace?
How did Mordecai stay aware of how Esther was doing in the king's palace?
What did a girl have to do before she went in to King Xerxes?
What did a girl have to do before she went in to King Xerxes?
What was the nature of the beauty treatments given to the girls in Susa?
What was the nature of the beauty treatments given to the girls in Susa?
What was given to a girl when she would go from the harem to the king's palace?
What was given to a girl when she would go from the harem to the king's palace?
Who had been the father of Esther?
Who had been the father of Esther?
What is said of Esther's popularity before she went in to the king?
What is said of Esther's popularity before she went in to the king?
What was the result of the king's review of the beautiful girls?
What was the result of the king's review of the beautiful girls?
What position was given to Esther by the king?
What position was given to Esther by the king?
What physical object was given to Esther as a symbol of her position as queen?
What physical object was given to Esther as a symbol of her position as queen?
What did the king do to celebrate finding his new queen?
What did the king do to celebrate finding his new queen?
What was the relationship of Esther and Mordecai after she was made queen?
What was the relationship of Esther and Mordecai after she was made queen?
Where was Mordecai when he learned of a conspiracy against King Xerxes' life?
Where was Mordecai when he learned of a conspiracy against King Xerxes' life?
Who conspired to assassinate King Xerxes?
Who conspired to assassinate King Xerxes?
Who were the two officers of Xerxes who conspired against him?
Who were the two officers of Xerxes who conspired against him?
Whom did Mordecai tell of the plot against Xerxes' life?
Whom did Mordecai tell of the plot against Xerxes' life?
What did Esther do when Mordecai told her of the plot?
What did Esther do when Mordecai told her of the plot?
What did Xerxes do when he learned of the plot against his life?
What did Xerxes do when he learned of the plot against his life?
How were the two officials who plotted against Xerxes' life killed?
How were the two officials who plotted against Xerxes' life killed?
Where were the events concerning the conspiracy against Xerxes recorded?
Where were the events concerning the conspiracy against Xerxes recorded?
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Study Notes
Finding a New Queen
- King Xerxes sought a new queen after Vashti's dismissal, prompted by his personal attendants.
- A search was initiated for beautiful virgins; the one who pleased the king would be chosen as queen.
- Commissioners were appointed across provinces to gather eligible girls to Susa.
Esther’s Background
- Mordecai, a Jew living in Susa, is introduced; he belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.
- He was taken to Persia in exile by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon.
- Mordecai raised his cousin Hadassah (Esther) as his daughter after her parents died.
Esther’s Attributes
- Esther is described as "lovely in form and features," highlighting her beauty.
- She was taken to the king's palace and placed under the care of Hegai, the king's eunuch.
- Hegai favored Esther and provided her with special treatments, food, and maidservants.
The Royal Transition
- Esther kept her Jewish identity and family background secret per Mordecai's instruction.
- Daily, Mordecai monitored Esther's well-being from outside the harem courtyard.
- Girls underwent extensive beauty treatments lasting one year before meeting the king.
Esther Becomes Queen
- After extensive treatments, Esther won the king's favor, outshining all others.
- King Xerxes crowned her queen, replacing Vashti, and celebrated her appointment with a grand banquet.
- He proclaimed a holiday across his provinces and distributed royal gifts.
Mordecai and the Conspiracy
- Mordecai overheard a conspiracy against King Xerxes while sitting at the king's gate.
- Two officers, Bigthana and Teresh, plotted to assassinate the king.
- Mordecai informed Esther, who reported the conspiracy to the king, crediting Mordecai for the information.
Aftermath of the Plot
- The plot was investigated and proved true, leading to the execution of the conspirators.
- They were hanged on gallows, with the account recorded in the king's annals.
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