The Persians, which forbid the wives to be seen by strangers, did not go to the :12 But the queen Vashti refused to come refused – ma’en – (Piel) to refuse, utterly refuse Josephus records: But she, out of regard to the laws of fair – towb – good, pleasant, agreeable Lesson Drunk people do stupid things Ahasuerus’ marriage is going to fall apart because of his drunken request. Is for her to parade around in front of his drunken guests without her It is possible that what Ahasuerus is asking to show – ra’ah – to see, look at, inspect, perceive,Ĭonsider In those days, a woman was required to keep her veil on. The people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on. Women Vashti – Vashtiy – “beautiful” :10-12 Vashti refuses :10 when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded …the sevenĬhamberlains merry with wine – they were all drunk chamberlains – seven eunuchs :11 To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to show :9 Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the Himself according to his own inclination. Is the practice of the Persians, but to permit every one of the guests to enjoy That they should not force them to drink by bringing them wine continually, as Josephus: He also gave order to the servants, :8 And the drinking was according to the law the drinking was according to the law – no one was forced to drink. Of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl, and other costly stones. Gold and silver couches stood on a mosaic pavement Woven white and blue linen hangings, fastened by purple ribbons to silver ringsĮmbedded in marble pillars. :6 Where were white, green, and blue, hangings… ( Est 1:6 NLT) The courtyard was decorated with beautifully :5 the king made a feast feast – at the end of this six month period, Ahasuerus throws aĭrinking party. His nobles and military leaders to prepare for his coming invasion of Greece, It hasīeen suggested that during this first six months, Ahasuerus has gathered all :3 In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes andĪnd Media … the third year of his reign – 483 BC. On the Persian Gulf, about 220 miles east of Babylon. ![]() It’s about 150 miles northwest of modern Basra Kings located on the river Ulai or Choaspes. It was the winter residence of the Persian :2 which was in Shushan the palace, Sushan – Shuwshan – “lily” also called “ Susa”. He was also known in history as Xerxes I (his Greek name) or, Khshayarsha (his Persian name), and ruled from 486-465 BC. Over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:) Ahasuerus – ‘ Achashverowsh– “I will be silent and poor” (a Persian Esther 1 :1-9 The Persian pride and party :1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which That they’re setting examples for us to follow. We need to be careful that we don’t think Much in this book shows us the customs and culture of the Persians. Somewhere down the road we’ll realize what God was doing all along. Sometimes don’t understand why things are happening in our lives, but perhaps Take place years before the actual crisis occurs. The first three chapters of the book really are to give a background of the Perhaps this is why the ancient EsseneĬommunity didn’t include any copies of Esther in what we call the “Dead Seaįingerprints all through the book. The Bible because the name “God” is not used. ![]() Some have thought that the book of Esther shouldn’t have been included in We aren’t told who the author is, but some think that it might have been Is read, everyone cheers, while everyone “boos” when the name “Haman” is read. The story of Esther is told and whenever the name “Esther” or “Mordecai” The little girls dress up like Esther and theīoys get to play the part of evil Haman. Part of the modern celebration involves baking special cookies called aĮar”, which is a crust filled with a sesame seed filling. Jews and kind of carries a flavor similar to Halloween in that the children allĪround the month of March, this year it fell on March 18, 2003. ApIntroduction This book gives us the historical background to the Jewish Feast of
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