Esther 1 · Grade 3

A Queen Says No

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Read the Story

Ahasuerus was a great king. He ruled from India to Ethiopia, over 127 lands. He showed off his riches for 180 days. Then he gave a feast for seven days for all the people in Susa. There were white and blue hangings and cups of gold.

Queen Vashti gave a feast for the women in the palace. On the seventh day, the king sent his servants to bring Vashti. He wanted to show everyone how beautiful she was. But Vashti would not come.

The king was very angry. He asked his wise men what to do. Memucan said the king should choose a new queen. The king liked this plan. He sent letters to every land. The book of Esther never says God's name. But Christians believe God was caring for His people all along.

Memory Verse

“Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.”

Esther 1:9 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

How many lands did Ahasuerus rule?
How long did he show off his riches?
What did the king want Vashti to do?
What did Memucan tell the king to do?
What name is never said in the book of Esther?

The King's Feast

Write what happened in each box.

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

LETTERS
PRINCES
VASHTI
PALACE
GOLDEN
FEAST
QUEEN
KING

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for taking care of me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you slow down before making a rule or choice?
What did the king's letters say?