SwordPlay - S3E6 (ep. 69) - Esther 1-5

- When was the book of Esther written? Manuscripts?

- Why is Esther absent from the Dead Sea Scrolls?

- What is Purim?

- Why was the book of Esther written? Audience?

- What are some historical difficulties in Esther?

- Why is Esther canonical?

Chapter 1 Summary and Questions:

- What time frame does the story of Esther take place? (1:1)

- Why Did Queen Vashti refuse to come when the King called? (1:12)

- What does it mean to be a wise man who understands the times? (1:13)

Chapter 2 Summary and Questions:

- How could Mordecai be one of the exiles from Jerusalem? (2:6)

- Why is Esther also called Hadassah? (2:7)

- Was Mordecai raising Esther as a daughter or a wife? (2:7 LXX)

- Did Esther have a choice to be chosen for the harem? (2:8)

- What kind of advice did Hegai give to Esther? (2:15)

- Why were the two guards angry? (2:21 LXX)

Chapter 3 Summary and Questions:

- What is an Agagite? (3:1)

- Why are lots being cast before Haman? (3:7)

Chapter 4 Summary and Questions:

- Does Mordecai manipulate Esther? (4:8 LXX)

- Has the king’s regard for Esther begun to wane? (4:11)

- If Mordecai knows that the Jews will be delivered somehow, then why did he react with wailing? How does he know that Esther would perish if no one knows her race? (4:1, 14)

Chapter 5 Summary and Questions:

- Why were the gallows built so high? (5:14)

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