Esther Chapter 9 Flashcards

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What is Esther Chapter 9?

Esther Chapter 9

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 Signup and view all the answers

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?

Mordecai Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:5, how did the Jews defeat all their enemies on the day the decree was executed?

With the stroke of the sword Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:6, how many men did the Jews kill and destroy in Shushan, the citadel?

500 Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:7-10, which of the following was not one of the 10 sons of Haman?

Adar Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:7-10, Haman was the son of whom?

Hammedatha Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:7-10, how many sons did Haman have?

10 Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:10, what action did the Jews take against the sons of Haman?

They killed but did not plunder Signup and view all the answers

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?

He asked Esther if she had any further requests or petitions Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:13, what did Esther ask be done to Haman's ten sons?

That they be hanged on the gallows Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:14-15, after the hanging of Haman's sons, on what day did the Jews in Shushan gather?

14th day of Adar Signup and view all the answers

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?

75,000 Signup and view all the answers

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?

Rested and feasted Signup and view all the answers

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?

Mordecai Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:21-22, how often were the Jews instructed to observe and celebrate the new holiday?

Yearly Signup and view all the answers

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?

Offering sacrifices Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:23-24, why did the Jews accept the custom of this new celebration as Mordecai instructed?

Because Haman had plotted to annihilate them Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:24, what had Haman 'cast' in his plot against the Jews?

Pur Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:24-26, what did the Jews call these days of celebration because of the lot Haman cast against them?

Purim Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:27, upon whom did the Jews NOT impose the observation of the feast called Purim?

The servants of King Ahasuerus Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:28, Purim was to be remembered and kept throughout what?

Every generation, family, province, and city Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:29, who wrote with full authority a second letter to the Jews regarding the observation of Purim?

Queen Esther Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:30, how many provinces were in the kingdom of Ahasuerus?

127 Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:30, in what manner did Mordecai send the letters about Purim to all the Jews?

With words of peace and truth Signup and view all the answers

According to Esther 9:29-31, why did Mordecai send letters about Purim to all the Jews?

To confirm the days of Purim at their appointed time Signup and view all the answers

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?

The things that Haman had plotted against the Jews Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Esther Chapter 9 Overview

Describes the events of the thirteenth day of the twelfth month when the king's decree was executed.
Marks a significant turning point for the Jewish people, who faced extermination.

Execution of the Decree

Enemies of the Jews hoped to overpower them on the designated day.
Instead, fear fell upon the people, causing them to be unable to withstand the Jews.

Mordecai's Prominence

Officials of the provinces feared Mordecai, who was gaining prominence in the king's palace.
His influence played a crucial role in the events that unfolded.

Jewish Victory

The Jews successfully defeated their enemies with the sword.
In Shushan, they killed 500 men on the day of execution.

Haman and His Sons

Haman was identified as the son of Hammedatha.
He had ten sons, none of whom were named Adar.
The Jews killed Haman's sons but did not plunder the goods.

King's Reaction

The king reacted by asking Esther if she had further requests after hearing the number killed in Shushan.
Esther requested that Haman's ten sons be hanged on gallows.

Celebration and Establishment of Purim

Jews gathered on the 14th day of Adar, with Shushan Jews celebrating on the 15th.
They rested and feasted after their victory.
Mordecai instituted a new celebration on the 14th and 15th of Adar to commemorate their deliverance.

Observance Instructions

The celebration, Purim, was to be observed yearly by all Jews.
The letter did not mandate offering sacrifices as part of the holiday.

Reason for Celebration

The new holiday was accepted because it commemorated the thwarting of Haman's plot to annihilate the Jews.
Haman had cast "Pur" in his scheme against them, leading to the name Purim.

Legal and Historical Context

The observance of Purim was to be maintained throughout every generation, city, family, and province.
Queen Esther had the authority to write a second letter establishing these observances.
King Ahasuerus ruled over 127 provinces, with Mordecai's letters conveyed in peace and truth.

Final Notes

Confirmation of Purim's observance was crucial for maintaining Jewish cultural identity and resistance against historical threats.
The chronicles recorded significant events, though Haman's plots against the Jews were notably omitted.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on Esther Chapter 9. Explore key events and details, including the king's decree and its implications for the Jewish people. Perfect for students and scholars alike seeking a deeper understanding of this biblical chapter.