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  1. The Book of Esther Summary by Chapter. Esther Chapter 1King Ahasueruss Feast and Queen Vashtis Removal. King Ahasuerus of Persia holds a lavish feast. When he summons Queen Vashti to display her beauty, she refuses. Furious, the king removes her from her position as queen on his advisors’ counsel. This sets the stage for Esther’s entrance.

  2. Feb 29, 2024 · Book of Esther Summary By Chapter. Chapter 1: A Kings Extravagant Feast and Queen Vashti’s Defiance. This chapter introduces King Ahasuerus of Persia, who throws a lavish banquet lasting 180 days, followed by an additional seven days for his officials and subjects in Susa, the capital city.

  3. Esther 1 of the Berean Standard Bible introduces us to the grandeur and power of King Xerxes, ruling from his citadel in Susa. The chapter vividly portrays his extravagant banquets, the splendor of his palace, and the royal mandate governing the conduct of his queen, Vashti.

  4. The first chapter of Esther says that he's been partying seven days and is "merry with wine" and he wants his eunuchs to bring Vashti so he can "show the peoples and the officials her beauty; for she was fair to behold" (Esther 1:10-11).

  5. Mar 7, 2024 · Esther Chapter 1 Summary. Esther chapter 1 sets the stage for the events to unfold in the Book. It chronicles King Ahasuerus’ banquet and Queen Vashti’s refusal to come to the king’s command.

  6. Here is the story of Esther through a summary of each of the 10 chapters. Party of AhasuerusChapter 1. King Ahasuerus threw a grand party but his wife, Queen Vashti, refused to attend. As a result, she was banned from the presence of the king and the search for a new queen began. Historically this took place around 479 BC.

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  8. The Book of Esther begins with the Queen of King AhasuerusVashtisnubbing the king's request to meet with her. Naturally, being a rather unstable fellow, Ahasuerus fires-slash-divorces her.

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