Esther 1
Esther 1 · KJV · building
Era: Ancient Near East|
Esther chapters 1–1 (KJV). Era: Ancient Near East. 22 characters. 6 canon events.
|Characters: 22Canon Events: 6Motifs: 185DNA Locks: 22Characters (22)
Abagtha
Admatha
Ahasuerus
Bigtha
Biztha
Carcas
Carshena
Harbona
Marsena
Mehuman
Memucan
Meres
The People of Israel
Princes
Servants
Shethar
Tarshish
Vashti
The Wise Men
Women
Xerxes
Zethar
Canon Events from BAF (6)
Memucan's Counsel and Royal Decree
King Ahasuerus consults his wise men about Vashti's disobedience. Memucan advises that Vashti be permanently removed from her royal position and that a decree be issued throughout the empire establishing male authority in every household, which the king and princes agree to and implement.
Queen Vashti's Refusal
On the seventh day of the feast, King Ahasuerus, merry with wine, commands his seven chamberlains to bring Queen Vashti before him with her royal crown to display her beauty, but she refuses to come.
Seven-Day Public Feast and Vashti's Feast
Following the long feast, King Ahasuerus hosts a seven-day public feast for all people in the palace garden, while Queen Vashti simultaneously hosts a feast for the women in the royal house.
Ahasuerus's Grand Feast
King Ahasuerus hosts a lavish 180-day feast for his princes and servants, showcasing the wealth and glory of his vast kingdom from India to Ethiopia.
Queen Vashti Refuses the King
Vashti refuses to appear before the drunken king. Xerxes deposes her.
Xerxes' Great Banquet
King Xerxes holds a 180-day display of wealth followed by a seven-day banquet in the palace garden.
Character DNA Locks (22)
Motifs & Themes (185)
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AdulteryAngelic VisitationAnointingArk of the CovenantAscension to HeavenBaptismBetrayalHealing BlindnessBronze SerpentBurialCall to MinistryCensusGreat CommissionConversionCovenant MakingCrown of ThornsCrucifixionHealing Deaf/MuteDivine DeliveranceDemon ExorcismDenialDivine JudgmentDoubtingDream Interpretation