Esther 5 - Introduction

CHAPTER Esther 5:1-8

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.

How would Esther know where to position herself to be seen by the king?

2.

How might she guess the king would grant her an audience in spite of the Persian law?

3.

Why was Xerxes in such a benevolent mood?

4.

What kind of banquet did Esther hold for the king?

5.

Why didn-'t Esther state her request immediately?

CHAPTER Esther 5:9-14

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.

Why did Haman leave the queen's banquet with a glad heart?

2.

Why do you think Haman refrained from having Mordecai slain or arrested on the spot when Mordecai refused to acknowledge him?

3.

What is your opinion of a man who would invite you to his home and then tell you how important he is?

4.

If he told you the story Haman told and asked your advice, what would you advise?

5.

What was the gallows Haman built?