Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.

General references

Bible References

Vashti

Proverbs 16:9
A person plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 23:29
Who has woe? Who has grief? Who has contention? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Mark 6:21
An opportunity came during Herod's birthday celebration, when he gave a banquet for his top officials, military officers, and the most important people of Galilee.

Fair to look on

1 Samuel 25:3
The man's name was Nabal and his wife's name was Abigail. The woman was intelligent and beautiful, while the man was harsh and wicked in his dealings. He was a descendant of Caleb.
2 Samuel 14:25
Now throughout all of Israel no one was as handsome as Absalom or so highly praised, from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there wasn't a single thing wrong about him.
Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.

General references

Mark 6:22
When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests. So the king told the girl, "Ask me for anything you want, and I'll give it to you."

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