Esther 1:4
4That he might shew the riches of the glory of his kingdom, and the greatness, and boasting of his power, for a long time, to wit, for a hundred and fourscore days.
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4That he might shew the riches of the glory of his kingdom, and the greatness, and boasting of his power, for a long time, to wit, for a hundred and fourscore days.
Esther 1 opens the book of Esther with a lavish display of Persian imperial power under King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I). The king hosts a 180-day feast for his officials, followed by a seven-day banquet for all the people of Susa. Queen Vashti is summoned to display her beauty before t
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