Across
- 3. Kingdom ruled by Ahasuerus (Esther 1:1).
- 7. Haman's wife who suggested building the gallows (Esther 5:14).
- 10. Nationality or title describing Haman (Esther 3:1).
- 12. Esther's cousin and guardian who refused to bow to Haman (Esther 2:7; 3:2).
- 14. Eunuch who conspired with Bigthana against King Ahasuerus (Esther 2:21).
- 18. The palace where the events of Esther took place (Esther 1:2).
- 20. The king's signet used to seal decrees (Esther 3:10).
- 23. Royal symbol placed on Esther when she became queen (Esther 2:17).
- 24. What Mordecai received instead of execution (Esther 6:11).
Down
- 1. Esther invited the king and Haman to this twice (Esther 5:4-8).
- 2. Structure Haman prepared for Mordecai (Esther 5:14).
- 4. The golden object the king extended to Esther (Esther 5:2).
- 5. Queen who refused the king's command at the royal banquet (Esther 1:12).
- 6. King of Persia who chose Esther as queen (Esther 2:17).
- 8. Esther's Hebrew name (Esther 2:7).
- 9. Jewish queen who risked her life to save her people (Esther 4:16).
- 11. What Esther asked the Jews to do for three days before she approached the king (Esther 4:16).
- 13. The people Haman planned to destroy (Esther 3:6).
- 15. Eunuch appointed to attend Esther (Esther 4:5).
- 16. Book read to the king during his sleepless night (Esther 6:1).
- 17. Royal servant who attended the king and queen (Esther 1:10; 4:5).
- 19. Agagite official who plotted to destroy the Jews (Esther 3:1, 6).
- 21. Feast established to remember the Jews' deliverance (Esther 9:26).
- 22. Animal Mordecai rode through the city when honored (Esther 6:8-11).
