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Jun 23, 2021 · The first wife of Ahasuerus (Xerxes I, reigned 485–465 B.C.E.), the king of Persia, Vashti is the featured character in the first episode of the Book of Esther, a Jewish novella composed in the late Persian/early Hellenistic period (fourth century B.C.E.). King Ahasuerus, in the midst of a banquet with his noblemen, summons Vashti to appear ...
Font Size. Esther 1:12-22. King James Version. 12 But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him. 13 Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:
The story of Vashti is apparently found only in the Bible, although there has been a wealth of secondary writings that have been produced from the story of Esther and Vashti. Whether Vashti is a villain or hero depends on one’s view of the roles in marriage. However, since Jesus suggested that we observe the “golden rule” by doing as we ...
17 For the queen’s conduct will become known to all the women, and so they will despise their husbands and say, ‘King Xerxes commanded Queen Vashti to be brought before him, but she would not come.’ 18 This very day the Persian and Median women of the nobility who have heard about the queen’s conduct will respond to all the king’s ...
Feb 23, 2024 · February 23, 2024. Discover the captivating tale of Queen Vashti in the Bible and her role as the queen of Persia. Her story, found in the Book of Esther, holds great significance and has had a lasting impact on Jewish tradition. Queen Vashti’s story begins with her display of courage and defiance in the face of King Ahasuerus’ command.
New American Standard Bible 1995. Queen Vashti’s Refusal. 10 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, 11 to bring Queen Vashti before the king with her royal crown in order to ...
Esther 1:17. ESV For the queen’s behavior will be made known to all women, causing them to look at their husbands with contempt, since they will say, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought before him, and she did not come.’. NIV For the queen's conduct will become known to all the women, and so they will despise their ...
