“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:)” Esther 1:1…

“That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace.” Context:To understand the significance of Esther 1:2, it is…

“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…

“When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even a hundred and fourscore days.” Esther 1:4 is part of the…

“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…

“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…

“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.” Esther 1:7…

“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…

“Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.” Esther 1:9 (KJV):Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the…

“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…