Esther Chapter 3 Flashcards
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What man was highly honored by the King shortly after the selection of Queen Esther?

Haman

Who was the father of Haman?

Hammadatha

What honor was declared on Haman by the king?

He was elevated and given a seat of honor higher than that of all of the other nobles.

What man refused to pay honor to Haman?

<p>Mordecai</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the royal officials do when Mordecai continued to refuse to honor Haman?

<p>They told Haman about it to see if Mordecai's behavior would be tolerated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disadvantage did the royal officials see in Mordecai?

<p>Mordecai had told them he was a Jew.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Haman react when he found out that Mordecai refused to honor him?

<p>He was enraged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Haman want to take out his vengeance on Mordecai?

<p>He scorned the idea of killing only Mordecai. He looked for a way to kill all of the Jews.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the men of Haman select the day and month on which to strike against the Jews?

<p>They cast the 'pur', which is the Hebrew word for 'lot'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the 'pur' cast in the presence of Haman?

<p>In the twelfth year of King Xerxes, in the first month, the month of Nisan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the men of Haman cast the 'pur', on what month did it fall?

<p>The twelfth month, the month of Adar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What request did Haman make to the king regarding the Jews in the kingdom?

<p>That a decree be issued to destroy them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what reasons did Haman tell the king that he should not tolerate Jews?

<p>They kept separate to themselves, their customs were different from those of all other people, and they did not obey the king's laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Haman promise to do if the king would issue a decree to destroy the Jews?

<p>He said he would put ten thousand talents (375 tons) of silver into the royal treasury for the men that would carry out this business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the king answer Haman when Haman advised him to issue a decree to destroy the Jews?

<p>Keep the money and do with the people as you please.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the king give to Haman when he told him to do with the people as he pleased?

<p>He took his signet ring off and gave it to Haman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what languages did the royal secretaries write out Haman's orders?

<p>In the script and language of each province and in the language of each people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were the dispatches of Haman sent to all of the king's provinces?

<p>Couriers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

On what day did Haman order that all of the Jews of the kingdom be killed?

<p>The thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the city of Susa react to the edict sent out by Haman?

<p>The city was bewildered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Haman's Rise and Actions

  • Haman was highly honored by King Xerxes, elevated above all other nobles.
  • His father was Hammadatha.
  • Haman reacted with rage when Mordecai refused to honor him, leading to his desire for revenge.

Mordecai's Defiance

  • Mordecai, a Jew, consistently refused to pay honor to Haman, which prompted royal officials to report his behavior.
  • The officials recognized Mordecai’s Jewish identity as a potential disadvantage.

Haman's Vendetta

  • Haman sought to annihilate not just Mordecai but all Jews in the empire, indicating his extreme animosity.
  • The day for the attack against the Jews was determined by casting lots, referred to as "pur" in Hebrew.

Timing and Plans

  • The "pur" was cast in the first month (Nisan) of the twelfth year of King Xerxes.
  • The lot fell on the twelfth month (Adar), marking the planned date for the Jewish destruction.

Deceit and Manipulation

  • Haman requested a royal decree to destroy the Jews, citing their separation and different customs as justification.
  • He promised King Xerxes 10,000 talents (375 tons) of silver to fund the extermination effort.
  • King Xerxes approved Haman's plan, commanding him to keep the money and act as he saw fit.
  • The king provided his signet ring, granting Haman the authority to issue orders.

Communication and Execution

  • Haman’s orders were prepared in various languages and scripts to ensure all provinces understood.
  • The edicts were dispatched through couriers to all the king's provinces.

Reaction to the Edict

  • The city of Susa was bewildered upon receiving Haman’s decree for the mass execution of Jews, set for the thirteenth day of Adar.

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Test your knowledge of Esther Chapter 3 with these flashcards. Learn about the key figures, such as Haman and Mordecai, and their roles in this chapter. Perfect for students and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Biblical events.

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