Questions and Answers
According to Esther 9:1, the king's decree was to be executed on what day?
the thirteenth day of the twelfth month
According to Esther 9:1, what had the enemies of the Jews hoped would happen on the day the decree was executed?
They would overpower the Jews
According to Esther 9:2, on the day the decree was executed, fear fell upon the people so that they could not withstand whom?
The Jews
According to Esther 9:3-4, all the officials of the provinces feared what man who was becoming increasingly prominent in the king's palace?
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According to Esther 9:5, how did the Jews defeat all their enemies on the day the decree was executed?
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According to Esther 9:6, how many men did the Jews kill and destroy in Shushan, the citadel?
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According to Esther 9:7-10, which of the following was not one of the 10 sons of Haman?
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According to Esther 9:7-10, Haman was the son of whom?
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According to Esther 9:7-10, how many sons did Haman have?
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According to Esther 9:10, what action did the Jews take against the sons of Haman?
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According to Esther 9:11-12, what was the king's reaction when he heard the number of those killed by the Jews in Shushan?
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According to Esther 9:13, what did Esther ask be done to Haman's ten sons?
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According to Esther 9:14-15, after the hanging of Haman's sons, on what day did the Jews in Shushan gather?
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According to Esther 9:16, how many of their enemies did the Jews in the king's provinces kill, even though they did not lay a hand on the plunder?
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According to Esther 9:17-18, what did the Jews at Shushan do on the 15th day of the month of Adar and the remainder of the Jews in the provinces do on the 14th day of the month of Adar?
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According to Esther 9:20-21, who wrote letters to all the Jews, near and far, to establish a new celebration on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Adar?
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According to Esther 9:21-22, how often were the Jews instructed to observe and celebrate the new holiday?
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According to Esther 9:21-22, what did the letter to all the Jews NOT establish as a part of the holiday that would be called Purim?
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According to Esther 9:23-24, why did the Jews accept the custom of this new celebration as Mordecai instructed?
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According to Esther 9:24, what had Haman 'cast' in his plot against the Jews?
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According to Esther 9:24-26, what did the Jews call these days of celebration because of the lot Haman cast against them?
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According to Esther 9:27, upon whom did the Jews NOT impose the observation of the feast called Purim?
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According to Esther 9:28, Purim was to be remembered and kept throughout what?
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According to Esther 9:29, who wrote with full authority a second letter to the Jews regarding the observation of Purim?
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According to Esther 9:30, how many provinces were in the kingdom of Ahasuerus?
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According to Esther 9:30, in what manner did Mordecai send the letters about Purim to all the Jews?
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According to Esther 9:29-31, why did Mordecai send letters about Purim to all the Jews?
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In Esther 9:32-10:2, which of the following was NOT mentioned as being written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia?
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Study Notes
Execution of the King's Decree
- The king's decree to execute on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month aimed for the destruction of the Jews.
Enemies' Intentions
- The enemies of the Jews anticipated overpowering them on the executed decree day.
Fear Among the People
- Fear gripped the people, preventing them from withstanding the Jews during the execution of the decree.
Officials' Concerns
- Officials in the provinces feared Mordecai, who was gaining influence in the king's palace.
Jews' Victory
- The Jews defeated their enemies on the decree's execution day using swords.
Casualties in Shushan
- In Shushan, 500 men were killed by the Jews during the decree's execution.
Sons of Haman
- Haman had ten sons; Adar was not among them.
Haman's Lineage
- Haman was identified as the son of Hammedatha.
Jews' Action Against Haman's Sons
- The Jews killed Haman's ten sons but refrained from plundering.
King's Reaction
- Upon hearing about the slain in Shushan, the king inquired if Esther had further requests.
Esther's Request
- Esther requested that Haman's ten sons be hanged on gallows.
Days of Gathering
- After Haman's sons were hanged, the Jews in Shushan gathered on the 14th day of Adar.
Total Enemies Slain
- Across the provinces, the Jews killed 75,000 enemies without taking plunder.
Celebrations and Rest
- Jews in Shushan celebrated on the 15th day of Adar, while others rested on the 14th.
Establishment of Purim
- Mordecai wrote letters to Jews to establish a new celebration on the 14th and 15th days of Adar.
Annual Observation
- The Jews were instructed to celebrate the new holiday of Purim annually.
Observance Details
- The holiday’s establishment did not include offering sacrifices.
Reason for Acceptance
- The new celebration was embraced because of Haman's plot to annihilate the Jews.
Significance of "Pur"
- Haman had cast "Pur" as part of his plot against the Jews.
Name of the Celebration
- The days of celebration were named Purim, referencing the lot that Haman cast.
Exemptions from Purim
- The observance of Purim was not imposed on the servants of King Ahasuerus.
Generational Memory
- Purim is to be remembered by every generation, family, province, and city.
Queen Esther's Authority
- Queen Esther wrote a second letter to the Jews regarding Purim with full authority.
Kingdom's Provinces
- King Ahasuerus governed 127 provinces.
Peaceful Communication
- Mordecai sent letters about Purim to all the Jews with messages of peace and truth.
Purpose of the Letters
- Letters were sent to confirm the observance of Purim at its designated time.
Chronicles Reference
- The chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia do not mention Haman’s plots against the Jews.
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