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Esther 1 (King James Version) 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:) 2 That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, 20 And when the kings decree, which he shal make, shalbe published throughout all his empire, (for it is great:) all the wiues shall giue to their husbands honour, both to great and small. 11 To bring Uasthi the Queene before the king, with the Crowne royall, to shew the people, and the Princes her beautie: for she was faire to looke on. This history comes in between #Ezr 6; 7|.The royal feast of Ahasuerus. 8 And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure. Esther 1 - Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus* (this [was] the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), Esther 2 King James Version (KJV). 20 And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small. 5 When these days were over, the king gave a banquet, lasting seven days,(F) in the enclosed garden(G) of the king’s palace, for all the people from the least to the greatest who were in the citadel of Susa. (I) 8 By the king’s command each guest was allowed to drink with no restrictions, for the king instructed all the wine stewards to serve each man what he wished. 1:46 sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in # Neh. This was vain glory. 1 Now it came to pass in the days of # Ezra 4:6; Dan. 2 That in those dayes, when the King Ahasuerus sate on the throne of his kingdome, which was in Shushan the palace: 3 In the third yeere of his reigne, he made a feast vnto all his Princes, and his seruants, the power of Persia and Media, the Nobles and Princes of the prouinces being before him. 8:9 over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, # Dan. 16 And Memucan answered before the king and the princes, Vashti the queen hath not done wrong to the king only, but also to all the princes, and to all the people that are in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus. 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 nobles in the same way. 18 Likewise shall the ladies of Persia and Media say this day unto all the king's princes, which have heard of the deed of the queen. 19 If it please the king, let there go a royall commandement from him, and let it bee written among the lawes of the Persians, and the Medes, that it be not altered, that Uasthi come no more before king Ahasuerus, and let the king giue her royall estate vnto another that is better then she. 18 Likewise shall the Ladies of Persia and Media say this day vnto all the kings princes, which haue heard of the deed of the Queene. Let us rejoice that the Lord reigns, and will overrule the madness or folly of mankind to promote his own glory, and the safety and happiness of his people.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of … 19 If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Though the name of God be not in this book, the finger of God is shown by minute events for the bringing about his people's deliverance. All rights reserved worldwide. There will be no end of disrespect and discord. 12 But when the attendants delivered the king’s command, Queen Vashti refused to come. 16 And Memucan answered before the king and the Princes; Uasthi the Queene hath not done wrong to the king onely, but also to all the Princes, and to all the people that are in all the prouinces of the king Ahasuerus. 6 The garden had hangings of white and blue linen, fastened with cords of white linen and purple material to silver rings on marble pillars. 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:). 9 Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus. (1-9) Vashti's refusal to appear, The king's decree. Esther 1-5 King James Version << Nehemiah 13 | Esther 1-5 | Esther 6 >> Queen Vashti Defies King Ahasuerus. 9 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;) 4 When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdome, and the honour of his excellent maiestie, many dayes, euen an hundred and fourescore dayes. Queen Vashti Refuses to Obey Ahasuerus' Command. 1:1; Dan. chamberlains: or, eunuchs. We find in this book, that even those Jews who were scattered in the province of the heathen, were taken care of, and were wonderfully preserved, when threatened with destruction. Nehemiah 13 Job 1 Esther 1-10 King James Version (KJV) 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:) 2 That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Now it came to pass in the days of {a} Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an {b} hundred and seven and twenty provinces:). Better is a dinner of herbs with quietness, than this banquet of wine, with all the noise and tumult that must have attended it. Better is a dinner of herbs with quietness, than this banquet of wine, with all the noise and tumult that must have attended it. 15 What shall we do unto the queen Vashti according to law, because she hath not performed the commandment of the king Ahasuerus by the chamberlains? KJV Esther 1 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:) 2 That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, This was vain glory. 7 Wine was served in goblets of gold, each one different from the other, and the royal wine was abundant, in keeping with the king’s liberality. 3 In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him: 4 When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days. 2 Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king: Thus shall there arise too much contempt and wrath. 7 And they gaue them drinke in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diuers one from another) and royall wine in abundance, according to the state of the king. Esther 1 1 This is what happened during the time of Xerxes, the Xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from India to Cush : 2 At that time King Xerxes reigned from his royal throne in the citadel of Susa, 3 and in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his nobles and officials. Chapter 1. Thus shall there arise too much contempt and wrath. Esther 9 King James Version (KJV). 6:1 from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus # 1 Kin. 9:1 Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned # Esth. The author of Esther patterned much of his material on the events of the Joseph story (see notes on 2:3-4,9,21-23; 3:4; 4:14; 6:1,8,14; 8:6), in which the remnant motif is … He that had rule over 127 provinces, had no rule over his own spirit. Esther 1:11 To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on. Yet none did compel; so that if any drank to excess, it was their own fault. Esther 1:13 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: Esther 7:7 Commentary on Esther 1:1-9 (Read Esther 1:1-9) The pride of Ahasuerus's heart rising with the grandeur of his kingdom, he made an extravagant feast. But whether the passion or the policy of the king was served by this decree, God's providence made way for Esther to the crown, and defeated Haman's wicked project, even before it had entered into his heart, and he arrived at his power. This caution of a heathen prince, even when he would show his generosity, may shame many called Christians, who, under pretence of sending the health round, send sin round, and death with it. [1] Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even … Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Esther 1:14 “And the next unto him was Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, which saw the king's face, and which sat the first in the kingdom;)” King James Version (KJV) Superiors should be careful not to command what may reasonably be disobeyed. Esther 1:1: Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces 5 And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king's palace; 6 Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble. (10-22)1-9 The pride of Ahasuerus's heart rising with the grandeur of his kingdom, he made an extravagant feast. 7 And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king. Geneva Study Bible. 12 But the Queene Uasthi refused to come at the Kings commandement by his chamberlens: therefore was the King very wroth, and his anger burned in him. ESTHER 1:11 To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on. 17 For this deed of the queen shall come abroad unto all women, so that they shall despise their husbands in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not. Esther chapter 1 King James Version. 5 And when these dayes were expired, the king made a feast vnto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both vnto great and small, seuen dayes, in the court of the garden of the kings palace. Geneva Study Bible. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 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. 4 For a full 180 days he displayed the vast wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and glory of his majesty. There is a woe to them that do so; let them read it, and tremble, #Hab 2:15,16|.10-22 Ahasuerus's feast ended in heaviness, by his own folly. 15 What shall wee doe vnto the Queene Uasthi, according to law, because she hath not performed the commandement of the king Ahasuerus, by the chamberlens? 22 He sent dispatches to all parts of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language,(V) proclaiming that every man should be ruler over his own household, using his native tongue. On the {g} seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, (g) Which was the last day of the feast that the king made for the people as in Es 1:5. Also let the king give her royal position to someone else who is better than she. 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