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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.
The Jewish Study Bible commentary on Esther 1:19. Vashti refused to appear, and now she may never appear again. While the book is silent about what became of Vashti, many midrashim interpret her punishment as execution.
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In this special Purim program for My Jewish Learning, teacher and author Sandra E. Rapoport will present her original lecture and reading, “Whatever Happened to Vashti?: 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.
Jul 8, 2018 · What the book of Esther teaches us is the same lesson that Jesus teaches us: that the kingdom of God is like the growth of a mustard seed or like the work of leaven. God’s kingdom starts small and grows in hidden and effective ways. Not once in the whole book of Esther, including the story of Vashti, is God named.
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.
Jun 23, 2021 · Vashti: Bible. by Sidnie White Crawford, updated by Joshua Aaron Alfaro. Last updated June 23, 2021. The Banquet of Queen Vashti, from the 1617 Scroll of Esther from Ferrara, Italy. Institution: National Library of Israel, Jerusalem.
Mar 15, 2013 · March 15, 2013. When it comes to the story of Purim, Queen Esther has received lots of attention. All the little girls want to play her in the Purim spiel. She’s brave, beautiful, loving and...