One character in this book is rewarded by being led around on the king's horse.
In this book, a man's valor is revealed when the emperor has the court records read to him to help him fall asleep. One character in this book is rewarded by being led around on the king's horse. The book culminates on the Thirteenth of Adar, the date of a mass extermination that was called when (*) Mordechai failed to bow to a court official. This book of the Old Testament is named for the wife of Ahasuerus (ACH-hash-VER-us), who attempts to stop Haman's plot to kill the Jews. For 10 points, name this book that is the basis for the Jewish holiday of Purim.
In this book, a man's valor is revealed when the emperor has the court records read to him to help him fall asleep.
Book of {Esther} [or the {Megillah}]