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1. • • Vashti (Hebrew: וַשְׁתִּי‎, romanized : Vaštī; Koinē Greek: Ἀστίν, romanized: Astín; Modern Persian: واشتی‎, romanized : Vâšti) was a queen of Persia and the first wife of Persian king Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther, a book included within the Tanakh and the Old Testament which is read on the Jewish holiday of Purim.
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   How many times is Queen Vashti mentioned in the Bible?

   • Queen Vashti is mentioned only once in the Bible. She is often an overlooked woman in the Scripture because her story is attached to that of Esther whose story overshadows Vashti’s. Yet, Vashti’s story holds some powerful, practical life lessons for women.

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   Who was Vashti in the Bible?

   • Vashti: The Forgotten Queen of Persia The rabbis imagined the Bible's Vashti as both evil villain and tragic heroine. ByShira Eliaser Share You might also like These Nine Tombs Have Attracted Jewish Pilgrims for Centuries Bible Kiddushin 9 Tractate Kiddushin My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help Donate

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   Why is Vashti an overlooked woman in the Bible?

   • She is often an overlooked woman in the Scripture because her story is attached to that of Esther whose story overshadows Vashti’s. Yet, Vashti’s story holds some powerful, practical life lessons for women. Although she was unlikely to be a believer in Jehovah as God, her own belief system was so strong that she made an unprecedented decision.

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   Who was Vashti in the Book of Esther?

   • The book of Esther gives us some insight into the life of Vashti. We do not learn many specific details about Vashti. However, Scripture tells us that Vashti was married to King Ahasuerus (or Xerxes). The king would have chosen a beautiful woman for his wife. The outward appearance of his queen would have been impressive to his friends and enemies.

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   Sep 10, 2021 · Who Was Vashti in the Bible? From the citadel of Susa, a Persian king by the name of Xerxes (or Ahasuerus) ruled over 127 provinces stretching from India to Cush. The Bible doesn’t tell us how long Xerxes' first wife, the beautiful Queen Vashti, sat by his side.

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   Vashti: The Forgotten Queen of Persia. The rabbis imagined the Bible's Vashti as both evil villain and tragic heroine. By Shira Eliaser

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   11 Jul. Queen Vashti is mentioned only once in the Bible. She is often an overlooked woman in the Scripture because her story is attached to that of Esther whose story overshadows Vashti’s. Yet, Vashti’s story holds some powerful, practical life lessons for women.

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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 ...

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   Feb 23, 2024 · by Greg Gaines. 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.

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    Oct 6, 2021 · Who was she? Why is Vashti so important in Esther’s story? Vashti and Esther were two women who had important roles in history that determined the outcome for many. Each woman had unique qualities, yet their stories are intertwined. Scripture shares how Vashti and Esther were both queens to the same king at different times.

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    Queen Vashti: A 3-Act Story. Vashti “on one foot”: Vashti was the first wife of King Achashveirosh \ Ahashuerus in Megillat Esther (“the Megillah”) which we read on Purim. Context: This is the 1879 painting "Vashti Refuses the King's Summons", by the English painter Edwin Long.