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Esther 5 · Grade 3

A Banquet and a Bad Plan

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On the third day, Esther put on her royal clothes. She stood in the inner court of the king's house. The king saw her, and she pleased him. He held out the gold scepter. Esther came near and touched the top of it.

The king asked Esther what she wanted. He said he would give her up to half of his kingdom. Esther asked the king and Haman to come to a feast she had made. At the feast the king asked again. Esther asked them to come to another feast the next day. Then she would tell him.

Haman went out full of joy. But at the gate, Mordecai did not stand up or move for him. Haman was full of anger. At home he bragged about his riches. But he said none of it made him happy while Mordecai sat at the gate. Haman then made an evil plan against Mordecai. Esther was waiting. Christians believe God was at work.

Memory Verse

Then the king asked her, “What would you like, queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you even to the half of the kingdom.”

Esther 5:3 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did Esther touch?

  2. How much did the king say he would give her?

  3. Where did Esther ask them to come the next day?

  4. What did Mordecai not do at the gate?

  5. What did Haman say about his riches?

Esther Sees the King

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When is it wise for you to wait for the right time to speak?
  • How can you be thankful for what you have?

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