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when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his excellent majesty for many days, one hundred and eighty days in all. Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. Then, the markedly religious portions were added, the opening passage, the prayers of Mordecai and Esther, the exordium to Esther 5:1-14, the religious touches in Esther 6:1, Esther 6:13; and the concluding verses of Esther 10:1-3. couches of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl and precious stones. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. Addition A has Mordecai inform the king directly, whereas in 2:22 Mordecai informs the king through Esther after she has become queen. 20 When the king’s decree which he will make is proclaimed throughout all his empire (for it is great), all wives will honor their husbands, both great and small.”. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Learn more. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. And the reply pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan. NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. according to the law, there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household that he should do according to the desires of each person. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. * An interpretation of the dream that relates its features to the plot of the book is given in F:1–6. Queen Vashti also made a feast for the women in the royal palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus. 22 Then he sent letters to all the king’s provinces, to each province in its own script, and to every people in their own language, that each man should be master in his own house, and speak in the language of his own people. Esther 1 – A Queen Is Deposed. Don't have an account? Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times (for this was the king's manner toward all who knew law and justice. Several things in this chapter itself are very instructive and of great use; but the design of recording the story of it is to show how way was made for Esther to the crown, in order to her being instrumental to defeat Haman’s plot, and this long before the plot was laid, that we may observe and admire the foresight and vast reaches of Providence. 3. When these days were completed, the king gave a banquet lasting seven days for all the people who were present at the citadel in Susa, from the greatest to the least, in the court of the garden of the king’s palace. And he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, 180 days. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! royal crown in order to display her beauty to the people and the princes, for she was beautiful. # 1:1b Hebrew to Cush. Salem Media Group. On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus. And when these days were completed, the king made a feast lasting seven days for all the people who were present in Shushan the citadel, from great to small, in the court of the garden of the king's palace. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? Esther is described in all versions of the Book of Esther as the Jewish queen of a Persian king Ahasuerus. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Now it took place in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia over 127 provinces, in those days as King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne which, in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his princes and attendants, the army. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. 17 For the queen’s behavior will become known to all women, so that they will despise their husbands in their eyes, when they report, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought in before him, but she did not come.’ 18 This very day the noble ladies of Persia and Media will say to all the king’s officials that they have heard of the behavior of the queen. fine white and violet linen held by cords of fine purple linen on silver rings and marble columns. * [A:12–17] Retells the story in 2:21–23, but with several differences. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 1 This is what happened during the time of Xerxes, # 1:1 Hebrew Ahasuerus; here and throughout Esther the Xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from India to Cush # 1:1 That is, the upper Nile region: 2 At that time King Xerxes reigned from his royal throne in the citadel of Susa, 3 and in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his nobles and officials. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. Try it free for 30 days. 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times—for it was the custom of the king so, and were close to him: Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to the king’s presence and sat in the first place in the kingdom—, “According to law, what is to be done with Queen Vashti, because she did not obey the command of King Ahasuerus, In the presence of the king and the princes, Memucan said, “Queen Vashti has wronged not only the king but. Chapter 1. (, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 6 There were white and blue linen curtains fastened with cords of fine linen and purple on silver rods and marble pillars; and the couches were of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of alabaster, turquoise, and white and black marble. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. 5 And when these days were completed, the king made a feast lasting seven days for all the people who were present in [d]Shushan the [e]citadel, from great to small, in the court of the garden of the king’s palace. There were white and blue linen curtains fastened with cords of fine linen and purple on silver rods and marble pillars; and the couches were of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of alabaster, turquoise, and white and black marble. all the princes and all the peoples who are in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Generally identified with Xerxes I (485–464. 8 In accordance with the law, the drinking was not compulsory; for so the king had ordered all the officers of his household, that they should do according to each man’s pleasure. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. All rights reserved. 2. What are the benefits of creating an account? Then he sent letters to all the king's provinces, to each province in its own script, and to every people in their own language, that each man should be master in his own house, and speak in the language of his own people. to bring Queen Vashti before the king, wearing her royal crown, in order to show her beauty to the people and the officials, for she was beautiful to behold. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! Drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful according to the king’s bounty. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. those closest to him being Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, who had access to the king's presence, and who ranked highest in the kingdom): "What shall we do to Queen Vashti, according to law, because she did not obey the command of King Ahasuerus brought to her by the eunuchs?". Scripture taken from the New King James Version. In the narrative, Ahasuerus seeks a new wife after his queen, Vashti, refuses to obey him, and Esther is chosen for her beauty.The king's chief adviser, Haman, is offended by Esther's cousin and guardian, Mordecai, and gets permission from the king to have all the Jews in the kingdom killed. Try it for 30 days FREE. Xerxes reigned 486–465 b.c. 19 If it pleases the king, let a royal [h]decree go out from him, and let it be recorded in the laws of the Persians and the Medes, so that it will not [i]be altered, that Vashti shall come no more before King Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal position to another who is better than she. 1 These events happened in the days of King Xerxes, # 1:1a Hebrew Ahasuerus, another name for Xerxes; also throughout the book of Esther. Used by permission. Esther 1 New King James Version (NKJV) The King Dethrones Queen Vashti. Esther 1:8 By the king's command each guest was allowed to drink in his own way, for the king instructed all the wine stewards to serve each man what he wished. This very day the noble ladies of Persia and Media will say to all the king's officials that they have heard of the behavior of the queen.
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