Vashti Angers the King

These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus,(A) who ruled 127 provinces(B) from India to Cush.

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He held a feast(A) in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media,(B) the nobles,(C) and the officials from the provinces.

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At the end of this time, the king held a week-long banquet(A) in the garden courtyard(B) of the royal palace(C) for all the people, from the greatest to the least,(D) who were present in the fortress of Susa.(E)

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30 He sent letters with assurances of peace and security[a] to all the Jews who were in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus,

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Footnotes

  1. 9:30 Or of peace and faithfulness

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