Esther 1:10 Meaning
On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,
Context Explained
8And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.
9Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.
10On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,
11To 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.
12But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.
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Related Cross References
Proverbs 20:1
This verse warns about the dangers of wine, paralleling the king's state of mind in Esther.
Ephesians 5:18
This verse instructs believers not to be drunk with wine, contrasting the king's behavior in Esther.
Matthew 26:29
Jesus speaks of drinking wine anew in His kingdom, contrasting the king's indulgence in Esther.
Source: Esther 1:10