Esther 1:9 net — Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in King Ahasuerus’ royal palace.

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"Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in King Ahasuerus’ royal palace."

— Esther 1:9, NET Bible

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Esther 1 — Context

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The furnishings included white linen and blue curtains hung by cords of the finest linen and purple wool on silver rings, alabaster columns, gold and silver couches displayed on a floor made of valuable stones of alabaster, mother-of-pearl, and mineral stone.

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Drinks were served in golden containers, all of which differed from one another. Royal wine was available in abundance at the king’s expense.

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There were no restrictions on the drinking, for the king had instructed all of his supervisors that they should do as everyone so desired.

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Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in King Ahasuerus’ royal palace.

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Queen Vashti is Removed from Her Royal Position On the seventh day, as King Ahasuerus was feeling the effects of the wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who attended him,

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to bring Queen Vashti into the king’s presence wearing her royal high turban. He wanted to show the people and the officials her beauty, for she was very attractive.

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But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s bidding conveyed through the eunuchs. Then the king became extremely angry, and his rage consumed him.

Esther 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 1:9 say?
Esther 1:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in King Ahasuerus’ royal palace.”
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 (NET): “Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in King Ahasuerus’ royal palace.” 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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