King Ahasuerus displays the wealth of his Persian court, holds a prolonged feast, and summons Queen Vashti to appear before the guests. Vashti refuses, and the king, acting on his counselors’ advice, removes her from being queen. The chapter establishes the Persian setting and creates the vacancy that will bring Esther into the palace.
King Ahasuerus displays the wealth of his Persian court, holds a prolonged feast, and summons Queen Vashti to appear before the guests. Vashti refuses, and the king, acting on his counselors’ advice, removes her from being queen. The chapter establishes the Persian setting and creates the vacancy that will bring Esther into the palace.
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