Esther - For such a time as this

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