Esther 1:9

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Furthermore, Queen Vashti gave a banquet for the women in the palace of King Ahasuerus.

Cross References

Esther 5:8

If I have won the king’s favor, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet that I will prepare for them, and then I will do as the king has said.”

Esther 5:4

Then Esther said, “If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to a banquet that I have prepared for the king.”

Ezra 4:6

In the reign of Ahasuerus, in his accession year, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.

Esther 1:8

Drinking was by ordinance without restraint, for the king had given orders to all the officials of his palace to do as each one desired.

Esther 1:10

On the seventh day, when the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha and Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who attended him,