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1. • • Vashti's refusal to obey the summons of her drunken husband has been admired as heroic in many feminist interpretations of the Book of Esther. Early feminists admired Vashti's principle and courage. Harriet Beecher Stowe called Vashti's disobedience the "first stand for woman's rights."
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   What does the Book of Esther say about King Xerxes?

   • The book of Esther begins with a description of King Xerxes (or Ahasuerus) of Persia celebrating with the leading men of his kingdom. At the conclusion of seven days of feasting, the king called Queen Vashti to appear before him.

   Why did Queen Vashti refuse to appear before Xerxes?

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   Who is Vashti in the Bible?

   • This article was updated by Chaviva Gordon-Bennett. In the biblical Book of Esther, Vashti is the wife of King Ahasuerus, the ruler of Persia, who is ousted for not abiding the king's command.

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   Why did Queen Vashti appear before the king?

   • At the conclusion of seven days of feasting, the king called Queen Vashti to appear before him. We are told this was “in order to display her beauty to the people and nobles, for she was lovely to look at” ( Esther 1:11 ).

   Why did Queen Vashti refuse to appear before Xerxes?

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   Why was Esther taken to King Ahasuerus?

   • Esth 2:16 Esther was taken to King Ahasuerus, to his royal palace… 2:17 The king loved Esther more than all the other women; she won his grace and favor more than all the virgins. He set a royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.

   But Queen Vashti Refused: Consent and Agency in the Book of Esther

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   Sep 10, 2021 · The writer of the book of Esther seems to refrain from comment on whether the actions of the king or queen are right or wrong. However, biblical scholars, Jewish historians, and Christians throughout the ages have attempted to discern Queen Vashti’s motives, using extra-biblical resources as a guide to her character.

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   Jan 4, 2022 · Question. Why did Queen Vashti refuse to appear before Xerxes? Answer. The book of Esther begins with a description of King Xerxes (or Ahasuerus) of Persia celebrating with the leading men of his kingdom. At the conclusion of seven days of feasting, the king called Queen Vashti to appear before him.

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   Esther Chapter 1. 9. Contrast of Two Feasts—We read with pleasure of the feast of queen Vashti. This was not a feast attended by a promiscuous number, but a feast given by the queen for the women of rank in the kingdom, who were entertained with modest courtesy, without wantonness or sensuality. 3BC 1139.3

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   Feb 7, 2019 · Updated on February 07, 2019. In the biblical Book of Esther, Vashti is the wife of King Ahasuerus, the ruler of Persia. Who Was Vashti? According to the midrash , Vashti (ושתי) was the great-granddaughter of King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon and the daughter of King Belshazzar, making her a Babylonian.

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   Unraveling Mysteries in the Book of Esther.” When Queen Vashti famously refused to dance at the king’s wine party, she precipitated a scandal in the royal court of Persia. Yet the text of the Megillah — the Book of Esther — does not tell us her fate.

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   Mar 19, 2019 · But Queen Vashti Refused: Consent and Agency in the Book of Esther. Personal agency and consent—granted or withheld—pervade the book of Esther, and are inextricably related to pre-existing power structures such as gender and social status. Dr. Jason Gaines. Cite.

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    B. Queen Vashti is deposed. 1. (Esther 1:10-11) King Ahasuerus demands that Vashti display her beauty before the guests at the feast. 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, to bring ...