Feast Of Purim Flashcards
To test & exam knowledge and understanding of the history of Feast of Purim.
What is another name for the Purim?
Purim is also called Mordecai’s Day- 2 Macc 15:36
What captivity were the Israelites under during the the establishing of Purim and when did it start?
Persian-Medes (539 BC)
Who are the main protagonists in the history of Purim?
Mordecai and Queen Esther
What is Esther’s real name?
Hadassah -Esther 2:7
What tribe were Hadassah and Mordecai?
A) Benjamin - Esther 2:5-7
What is the irony of Haman’s plan for Mordecai and Israel?
He is hanged from very gallow he made for Mordecai, and Haman’s sons are hanged as well- Esther 9:13-14 / Esther 7:9-10
Who is the main enemy that came against Israel and what nation was he?
A) Haman, the Agagite/ Macedonian - Esther 3:1 / Esther 16:10
What nation does the Agagite descend from? Provide a scripture.
A) Edom/Amalek- 1 Samuel 15:20/ 1 Samuel 15:7-8
What was the reason for the letter of persecution to come against Israel?
Haman was upset that Mordecai did not bow to him - Esther 3:2-6
What did Haman and his wife Zeresh plan to do unto the forefather Mordecai?
Plan to hang him from a 50 cubit high gallow- Esther 5:14
What is the irony of Haman’s plan for Mordecai and Israel?
He is hanged from very gallow he made for Mordecai and Haman’s sons are hanged as well- Esther 9:13-14 / Esther 7:9-10
How long is the Purim?
2 days- Esther 9:21
When is the Purim?
14th and 15th of Adar (Esther 9:21)
Adar is what month according to the scriptures?
Adar is the 12th month - Esther 9:1 / Esther 8:12
Was Israel the only ones to keep Purim?
Esther 8:17 / Esther 9:27-28
