Esther 1:2Open English Bible (Commonwealth)
from his royal throne in the fortified palace of Susa.
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Esther 1:5
When these days were ended, the king held a banquet for all the people who were present in the royal palace at Susa, high and low alike. It was a seven days’ feast in the enclosed garden of the royal palace.
Esther 1:7
Drink was brought in vessels of gold – which were all different – and the king’s wine was provided with royal liberality.
Esther 1:9
Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women in the King Ahasuerus’ royal palace.
Esther 1:11
to bring Queen Vashti before him with the royal diadem on her head, to show her beauty to the people and the officials, for she was very beautiful.
Esther 1:15
‘Queen Vashit’, the king said, ‘has failed to obey my royal command – the command of King Ahasuerus conveyed through the eunuchs! What does the law say should be done to her?’