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What did the king command after Esther's banquet when he could not sleep?
What did the king command after Esther's banquet when he could not sleep?
Bring the book of the records of the chronicles.
Who had Mordecai told of who had sought to lay hands on the king?
Who had Mordecai told of who had sought to lay hands on the king?
Bigthana and Teresh.
What was the job of Bigthana and Teresh?
What was the job of Bigthana and Teresh?
Doorkeepers.
What did the king ask when he found out that Mordecai was the person who told them of the eunuchs' plans?
What did the king ask when he found out that Mordecai was the person who told them of the eunuchs' plans?
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Who had entered the outer court when the king was asking about what had been done for Mordecai?
Who had entered the outer court when the king was asking about what had been done for Mordecai?
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Why had Haman entered the outer court when the king was asking what had been done for Mordecai?
Why had Haman entered the outer court when the king was asking what had been done for Mordecai?
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What did the king tell his servants to let Haman do when he was told that Haman was standing in the court?
What did the king tell his servants to let Haman do when he was told that Haman was standing in the court?
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In Esther chapter 6:6, the king asked Haman what should be done for the man whom the king delights to __________.
In Esther chapter 6:6, the king asked Haman what should be done for the man whom the king delights to __________.
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Which of the following did Haman NOT recommend for the one whom the king delighted to honor?
Which of the following did Haman NOT recommend for the one whom the king delighted to honor?
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Who did Haman say should array and parade through the city square the one whom the king delighted to honor?
Who did Haman say should array and parade through the city square the one whom the king delighted to honor?
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Who did the king tell to take the robe and the horse for Mordecai?
Who did the king tell to take the robe and the horse for Mordecai?
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What did Haman proclaim as he led Mordecai through the city square?
What did Haman proclaim as he led Mordecai through the city square?
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What did Haman do after parading Mordecai through the city square?
What did Haman do after parading Mordecai through the city square?
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Where did Mordecai return after being paraded around in the city square?
Where did Mordecai return after being paraded around in the city square?
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Who told Haman that he would not prevail against Mordecai if he was of Jewish descent?
Who told Haman that he would not prevail against Mordecai if he was of Jewish descent?
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While Haman was still talking with his wise men and wife, where did the king's eunuchs come and take him?
While Haman was still talking with his wise men and wife, where did the king's eunuchs come and take him?
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Study Notes
Esther Chapter 6 Overview
- King could not sleep after Esther's banquet, commanded to bring the records of the chronicles.
- Mordecai exposed a plot against the king by doorkeepers Bigthana and Teresh.
- The king inquired about any honors given to Mordecai for his loyalty.
Haman's Plot
- Haman entered the outer court to request the hanging of Mordecai.
- Haman was unaware that the king was seeking to honor Mordecai at the same time.
The King's Inquiry
- The king asked Haman how to honor someone he delighted in, leading Haman to think it was for himself.
- Haman recommended a royal robe and a horse, unaware it would be for Mordecai.
Mordecai's Honor
- The king commanded Haman to honor Mordecai by dressing him in the royal robe and leading him through the city.
- Haman publicly proclaimed the honor for Mordecai, lamenting his misfortune.
Haman's Reaction
- After parading Mordecai, Haman hurried home distressed and communicated his worries to his wife Zeresh and wise men.
- They warned him that he would not prevail against Mordecai due to his Jewish descent.
The Banquet
- As Haman spoke with his wife and wise men, the king's eunuchs arrived to take him to Esther's banquet, setting the stage for his downfall.
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