esther 1
But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command delivered by the eunuchs.
On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus, to bring Queen Vashti before the king with. 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.
Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. For the queen’s conduct will become known to all the women causing them to look with contempt on their husbands by saying, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought in to his presence, but she did not come.’, This day the ladies of Persia and Media who have heard of the queen’s conduct will speak in. 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. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus.
word pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memucan proposed. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. And the reply pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan. All rights reserved. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. Queen Vashti also made a feast for the women in the royal palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus. So he sent letters to all the king’s provinces, to each province according to its script and to every people according to their language, that every man should be the master in his own house and the one who speaks in the language of his own people. Chapter 1. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? 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.”. Drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful according to the king’s bounty. 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. 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. 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.".
Thus there will be excessive contempt and wrath. 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. 2. 2 At that time Xerxes ruled his empire from his royal throne at the fortress of Susa. Esther 1 New King James Version (NKJV) The King Dethrones Queen Vashti. Try it free for 30 days. royal crown in order to display her beauty to the people and the princes, for she was beautiful.
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.'. Esther is the last of the historical books of the Bible, so its main character is named Esther – that is, Venus, the morning star, which sheds its light after all the other stars have ceased to shine, and while the sun still delays rising. 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. 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. of Persia and Media, the nobles and the princes of his provinces being in his presence. 7 And they served drinks in golden vessels, each vessel being different from the other, with royal wine in abundance, according to the [f]generosity of the king. 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?". 10 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, 11 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.
And Memucan answered before the king and the princes: "Queen Vashti has not only wronged the king, but also all the princes, and all the people who are in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus. 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! Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 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. 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. What are the benefits of creating an account? # 1:1b Hebrew to Cush.
Esther is described in all versions of the Book of Esther as the Jewish queen of a Persian king Ahasuerus. 9 Queen Vashti also made a feast for the women in the royal palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! Then the king became very angry and his wrath burned within him. Xerxes reigned 486–465 b.c. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! 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. 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. If it pleases the king, let a royal edict be issued by him and let it be written in the laws of Persia and Media so that it cannot be repealed, that Vashti may no longer come into the presence of King Ahasuerus, and let the king give her royal position to another who is more worthy than she.
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. 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus[a] (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan[b] the [c]citadel, 3 that in the third year of his reign he made a feast for all his officials and servants—the powers of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the princes of the provinces being before him— 4 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. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. 1 These events happened in the days of King Xerxes, # 1:1a Hebrew Ahasuerus, another name for Xerxes; also throughout the book of Esther. Generally identified with Xerxes I (485–464.
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