This worksheet from *Bible Pathway Adventures* is titled
"Who am I?" and is designed to help children learn about the main characters in the biblical book of
Esther (chapters 1:1–9:32). The task asks students to:
- Read the story of Esther.
- Write
two facts about each of the six main characters shown in portraits.
- Color the portraits.
Here are
two accurate, age-appropriate facts for each character based on the Book of Esther:
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1. Ahasuerus (also known as Xerxes I)
- He was the king of Persia who ruled over 127 provinces.
- He held a great banquet and later chose Esther to be his new queen after Vashti refused to obey him.
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2. Vashti
- She was the first queen of King Ahasuerus.
- She was removed from her position because she refused to appear before the king and his guests when commanded.
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3. Esther
- She was a beautiful Jewish woman who became queen of Persia.
- She bravely approached the king without being summoned to save her people from destruction.
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4. Mordecai
- He was Esther’s cousin and guardian who raised her after her parents died.
- He refused to bow down to Haman, which led to Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews.
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5. Haman
- He was the king’s high official who hated Mordecai and wanted to destroy all the Jews.
- He planned a decree to kill the Jews but was ultimately hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai.
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6. Zeresh
- She was Haman’s wife who advised him to build a gallows to hang Mordecai.
- She supported Haman’s plans to destroy the Jews.
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Instructions for Use:
- Students should
write two facts under each portrait using the lines provided.
- They can
color the portraits afterward as a fun activity.
- This exercise helps reinforce Bible knowledge and character recognition in a creative way.
✔ This worksheet encourages reading comprehension, memory recall, and engagement with Scripture through interactive learning.
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