Esther 1:9 nasb — Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus.

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"Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus."

— Esther 1:9, NASB

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Esther 1 — Context

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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.

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The drinking was done according to the law, there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household that he should do according to the desires of each person.

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Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus.

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On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,

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to bring Queen Vashti before the king with her royal crown in order to display her beauty to the people and the princes, for she was beautiful.

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But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command delivered by the eunuchs. Then the king became very angry and his wrath burned within him.

Esther 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 1:9 say?
Esther 1:9 in the NASB reads: “Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus.”
Where is Esther 1:9 in the Bible?
Esther 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Esther 1:9 in?
Esther 1:9 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 1:9?
Esther 1:9 reads (NASB): “Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus.” 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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