Thematic Bible
Esther 1:1 (show verse)
And it came to pass, in the days of Ahasuerus, - the same, Ahasuerus that reigned from India even unto Ethiopia, a hundred and twenty-seven provinces:
Ahab » Facts concerning » Ahasuerus
Babylon » Empire of » At the time of ahasuerus
Ethiopia » Within the babylonian empire
Government » Imperial
India » Probably the eastern limit of the kingdom of ahasuerus
Medes » An essential part of the medo-persian empire
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Artaxerxes longimanus or ahasuerus
Medo-persian kingdom » Divided into many provinces
Medo-persian kingdom » Extended from india to ethiopia
Babylon » Empire of » At the time of ahasuerus
Ethiopia » Within the babylonian empire
Government » Imperial
India » Probably the eastern limit of the kingdom of ahasuerus
Medes » An essential part of the medo-persian empire
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Artaxerxes longimanus or ahasuerus
Medo-persian kingdom » Divided into many provinces
Medo-persian kingdom » Extended from india to ethiopia
Esther 1:2 (show verse)
in those days, - when King Ahasuerus was sitting on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shusan the palace;
Esther 1:3 (show verse)
in the third year of his reign, he made a banquet unto all his rulers, and his servants, - the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and the rulers being before him;
Esther 1:4 (show verse)
when he showed the riches of the glory of his kingdom, and the splendour of his excellent majesty, many days, a hundred and eighty days;
Esther 1:5 (show verse)
that, when these days were fulfilled, the king made - for all the people that were present in Shusan the palace, both for great and small - a banquet, seven days, - in the court of the garden of the palace of the king:
Entertainments » Often given in » The court of the house
Feasts » General references to
Feasts » Given by kings
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Entertained magnificently
Palaces » Of kings » Called the king's palace
Palaces » Of kings » Surrounded with gardens
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Seven » Days » The feast of ahasuerus continued for
Shushan (susa) » King's palace at
Social functions » Feasts, general references to
Social life » Social functions » General references to
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Feasts » General references to
Feasts » Given by kings
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Entertained magnificently
Palaces » Of kings » Called the king's palace
Palaces » Of kings » Surrounded with gardens
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Seven » Days » The feast of ahasuerus continued for
Shushan (susa) » King's palace at
Social functions » Feasts, general references to
Social life » Social functions » General references to
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Esther 1:6 (show verse)
white stuff, cotton and blue, being held fast with cords of fine linen and purple, upon rods of silver, and pillars of white marble, - the couches being of gold and silver, upon a pavement of alabaster and white marble, and pearl and black marble.
Bed » Made of gold and silver
Beds » Made of » Gold and silver
Curtains » In the palace of ahasuerus
Entertainments » Often given in » The court of the house
Feasts » Given by kings
Gold » Was used for » Couches
Gold » Used in the arts » Bedsteads made of
Marble » Marble
Marble » Pillars of
Marble » Mosaics of
Palaces » Of kings » Splendidly furnished
Pillars » Made of » Marble
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Silver » Made into » Beds or couches
Tapestry » In palaces
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Beds » Made of » Gold and silver
Curtains » In the palace of ahasuerus
Entertainments » Often given in » The court of the house
Feasts » Given by kings
Gold » Was used for » Couches
Gold » Used in the arts » Bedsteads made of
Marble » Marble
Marble » Pillars of
Marble » Mosaics of
Palaces » Of kings » Splendidly furnished
Pillars » Made of » Marble
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Silver » Made into » Beds or couches
Tapestry » In palaces
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Esther 1:7 (show verse)
And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, vessels, from vessels, being diverse, - even the wine of the kingdom in abundance, by the bounty of the king.
Feasts » Given by kings
Gold » Was used for » Vessels
King » Ahasuerus
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Entertained magnificently
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Gold » Was used for » Vessels
King » Ahasuerus
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Entertained magnificently
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Esther 1:8 (show verse)
And, the drinking, was according to the law, no one compelling, - for, so, had the king appointed unto every chief of his household, that every man, should do according to his pleasure.
Total abstinence » From intoxicating beverages
Entertainments » Men and women did not usually meet at
Entertainments » None asked to eat or drink more than he liked at
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Ancient customs at » Men alone present at
Medo-persian kingdom » Peculiar customs in
Wine » Abstinence from » Of the advisorss of ahasuerus
Entertainments » Men and women did not usually meet at
Entertainments » None asked to eat or drink more than he liked at
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Ancient customs at » Men alone present at
Medo-persian kingdom » Peculiar customs in
Wine » Abstinence from » Of the advisorss of ahasuerus
Esther 1:9 (show verse)
Also Vashti the queen, made a banquet for the women, - in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.
Entertainments » Men and women did not usually meet at
Feasts » Ancient customs at » Men alone present at
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Food » Articles of » Men and women did not partake together
Palaces » Of kings » Called the royal house
Queen » Makes feasts for the women of the royal household
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Feasts » Ancient customs at » Men alone present at
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Food » Articles of » Men and women did not partake together
Palaces » Of kings » Called the royal house
Queen » Makes feasts for the women of the royal household
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Esther 1:10 (show verse)
On the seventh day, when merry was the heart of the king with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who were waiting before King Ahasuerus, -
Abagtha » A persian chamberlain
Biztha » A persian chamberlain
Carcas » A persian chamberlain
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Drunkenness » Instances of » Ahasuerus
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Feasts » Drunkenness at
Harbona » Chamberlain » of ahasuerus
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intoxication » Examples of » Ahasuerus
King » Ahasuerus
Mehuman » Chamberlain » of ahasuerus
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven chamberlains at the court of ahasuerus
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Ahasuerus
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Wine » Characterized as » Making mirthful
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Ahasuerus
Women » Social status of » In persia
Zethar » One of the seven chamberlains of the king of persia
Biztha » A persian chamberlain
Carcas » A persian chamberlain
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Drunkenness » Instances of » Ahasuerus
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Feasts » Drunkenness at
Harbona » Chamberlain » of ahasuerus
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intoxication » Examples of » Ahasuerus
King » Ahasuerus
Mehuman » Chamberlain » of ahasuerus
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven chamberlains at the court of ahasuerus
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Ahasuerus
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Wine » Characterized as » Making mirthful
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Ahasuerus
Women » Social status of » In persia
Zethar » One of the seven chamberlains of the king of persia
Esther 1:11 (show verse)
to bring in Vashti the queen, with the royal crown, - to show the peoples and the rulers her beauty, for, of pleasing appearance, was she.
Beauty » Instances of » Vashti
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Crown » By queens
Crowns » Material
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Drunkenness » Instances of » Ahasuerus
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Modesty » Instances of » Vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Crowned
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Virtues » Of women » Modesty
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Modesty
Women » Ministry of » Modesty of
Women » Social status of » In persia
Women » Good » Vashti
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Crown » By queens
Crowns » Material
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Drunkenness » Instances of » Ahasuerus
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Modesty » Instances of » Vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Crowned
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Virtues » Of women » Modesty
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Modesty
Women » Ministry of » Modesty of
Women » Social status of » In persia
Women » Good » Vashti
Esther 1:12 (show verse)
But Queen Vashti refused to come in at the command of the king, which was given through the eunuchs, - and the king was exceeding wroth, and, his anger, burned within him.
Anger » Instances of » Ahasuerus, toward vashti, for refusing to amuse his advisorss
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Trouble instances of » Ahasuerus and vashti
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » Ahasuerus and vashti
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Modesty » Instances of » Vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Trouble » Business family » Ahasuerus and vashti
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Virtues » Of women » Modesty
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Modesty
Women » Ministry of » Modesty of
Women » Social status of » In persia
Women » Good » Vashti
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Trouble instances of » Ahasuerus and vashti
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » Ahasuerus and vashti
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Modesty » Instances of » Vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Trouble » Business family » Ahasuerus and vashti
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Virtues » Of women » Modesty
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Modesty
Women » Ministry of » Modesty of
Women » Social status of » In persia
Women » Good » Vashti
Esther 1:13 (show verse)
Then said the king unto the wise men having knowledge of the times, - for, so, was the manner of the king before all having knowledge of law and judgment;
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Medo-persian kingdom » Celebrated for wise men
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Wise » Choice, examples of » Men, general references to
Women » Social status of » In persia
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Medo-persian kingdom » Celebrated for wise men
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Wise » Choice, examples of » Men, general references to
Women » Social status of » In persia
Esther 1:14 (show verse)
and, near unto him, were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, Memucan, - the seven rulers of Persia and Media, who used to behold the face of the king, who sat first, in the kingdom -
Admatha » A persian prince
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Carshena » A persian prince
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Meres » One of the princes of persia
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Persia » Princes of
Queen » Divorced
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven princes
Shethar » A prince of persia
Tarshish » A persian prince
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Carshena » A persian prince
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Meres » One of the princes of persia
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Persia » Princes of
Queen » Divorced
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven princes
Shethar » A prince of persia
Tarshish » A persian prince
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Esther 1:15 (show verse)
According to law, what ought to be done, with Queen Vashti, - for that she hath not performed the command of King Ahasuerus, through the eunuchs?
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Esther 1:16 (show verse)
Then said Memucan before the king and the rulers, Not against the king alone, hath Vashti the queen acted perversely, - but against all the rulers, and against all the peoples, who are in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus.
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Flax » Robes made of
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Flax » Robes made of
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Esther 1:17 (show verse)
For the report of the queen, will go forth, unto all women, so putting contempt upon their lords, in their eyes, - when it is reported to them, King Ahasuerus, commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not.
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Esther 1:18 (show verse)
And, this day, shall the ladies of Persia and Media, who have heard the report of the queen, tell it, unto all the lords of the king, - with enough of contempt and wrath.
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Esther 1:19 (show verse)
If, unto the king, it seem good, let there go forth a royal declaration from before him, and let it be written among the laws of Persia and Media, so that it shall not pass away, - That Vashti, is not to come in, before King Ahasuerus, and, her royal estate, let the king give unto her neighbour, who is better than she.
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Medes » An essential part of the medo-persian empire
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Medes » An essential part of the medo-persian empire
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Esther 1:20 (show verse)
When the edict of the king which he shall make, is published throughout all his kingdom, for, great, it is, then, all wives, will give honour unto their lords, both great and small.
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Duty » To brethren » Wives
Family » Government of
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of wives
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Dress of » Duties of wives
Women » Social status of » In persia
Duty » To brethren » Wives
Family » Government of
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Home » Husbands and wives » Duties of wives
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Wives' duties
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Dress of » Duties of wives
Women » Social status of » In persia
Esther 1:21 (show verse)
And the thing seemed good in the eyes of the king, and the rulers, - and the king did according to the word of Memucan.
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Memucan » One of the seven princes of ahasuerus who counsels the king to divorce queen vashti
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Esther 1:22 (show verse)
So he sent letters, into all the provinces of the king, into every province according to she writing thereof, and unto every people according to their tongue, - That every man should he ruler in his own house, and issue his commands, according to the tongue of his people.
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Government of
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Language » Ancient kingdoms often comprehended nations of different
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Proclamation » Imperial
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia
Family » Government of
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Language » Ancient kingdoms often comprehended nations of different
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Proclamation » Imperial
Queen » Divorced
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Wife » Incorruptible, vashti
Women » Social status of » In persia