In the reign of Ahasuerus, in his accession year, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.
Esther 1:9 - New Revised Standard Version Furthermore, Queen Vashti gave a banquet for the women in the palace of King Ahasuerus. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Also Queen Vashti gave a banquet for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus. American Standard Version (1901) Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus. Common English Bible At the same time, Queen Vashti held a feast for women in King Ahasuerus’ palace. Catholic Public Domain Version And they cried out to God, and from their loud crying, a little fountain grew into a very great river and overflowed into many waters. English Standard Version 2016 Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women in the palace that belonged to King Ahasuerus. |
In the reign of Ahasuerus, in his accession year, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.
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,
Drinking was by flagons, without restraint; for the king had given orders to all the officials of his palace to do as each one desired.
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.”
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.”