Esther 1 - Introduction

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.

What was Ahasureus-' Greek name?

2.

How large was his Persian empire?

3.

What kind of feast was being held by the Persian emperor?

4.

What was his purpose in holding the feast?

5.

How would you characterize Ahasuerus?

6.

Why do you think Vashti refused the emperor's demand?

7.

Why did the emperor panic when Vashti refused him?

8.

Memucan's advice was born of what shrewdness?

9.

Do you believe the emperor's decree was as necessary as Memucan advised?

10.

What lessons are to be learned here?