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Vashti Angers the King
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|Ester 1:1| These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, 1 a who ruled 127 provinces b from India 2 to Cush.
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|Ester 1:2| In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne c in the fortress at Susa. d
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|Ester 1:3| He held a feast e in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media, f the nobles, g and the officials from the provinces.
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|Ester 1:4| He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness h for a total of 180 days.
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|Ester 1:5| At the end of this time, the king held a week-long banquet i in the garden courtyard j of the royal palace k for all the people, from the greatest to the least, l who were present in the fortress of Susa. m
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|Ester 1:6| White and violet linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble 3 columns. Gold and silver couches n were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar, 4 marble, 5 mother-of-pearl, and precious stones.
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|Ester 1:7| Beverages were served in an array of gold goblets, o each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty p
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|Ester 1:8| and no restraint was placed on the drinking. The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve as much as each person wanted.
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|Ester 1:9| Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women of King Ahasuerus’s palace.
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|Ester 1:10| On the seventh day, when the king was feeling good from the wine, q Ahasuerus commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, r Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs s who personally served him,
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