Esther 1:4 nasb — And he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, days.

NASB

"And he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, days."

— Esther 1:4, NASB

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Esther 1 — Context

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Now it took place in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia over provinces,

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in those days as King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne which was at the citadel in Susa,

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in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his princes and attendants, the army officers of Persia and Media, the nobles and the princes of his provinces being in his presence.

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And he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, days.

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When these days were completed, the king gave a banquet lasting seven days for all the people who were present at the citadel in Susa, from the greatest to the least, in the court of the garden of the king's palace.

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There were hangings of fine white and violet linen held by cords of fine purple linen on silver rings and marble columns, and couches of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl and precious stones.

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Drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful according to the king's bounty.

Esther 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 1:4 say?
Esther 1:4 in the NASB reads: “And he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, days.”
Where is Esther 1:4 in the Bible?
Esther 1:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 1, verse 4.
Who wrote Esther?
Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.
What is the book of Esther about?
Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.
What are the major themes of Esther?
Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 1:4.
What translation should I read Esther 1:4 in?
Esther 1:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Esther 1:4?
Esther 1:4 reads (NASB): “And he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, days.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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