Esther (1st half lesson 1) Flashcards
What is the capital city of Persia?
Susa
How many provinces in the Royal empire?
127 provinces all the way from India to Ethiopia
When did the King give the first banquet?
In the third year of his reign
Who was invited to the first banquet?
Officials and administrators. Armies of Persia and Media, as well as the governors and noblemen of the provinces
How long was the first banquet?
For six whole months
Why did the King give the first banquet?
Make a show of the riches of the imperial court with all its splendor and majesty
Who was invited to the second banquet?
All the people of Susa, rich and poor alike
How long did the second banquet last?
A whole week
Where was the second banquet held?
In the gardens of the royal palace
How were the curtains in the courtyard described?
Blue and white cotton curtains, tied by cords of fine purple linen to silver rings on marble columns
What furniture was placed in the courtyard?
Couches made of gold and silver
How is the courtyard floor described?
Paved with white marble, red feldspar, shining mother of pearl and blue turquoise
What were the drinks served in?
In gold cups no two of them alike
What was the limit on the drinks?
There were no limits on the drinks. The king ordered the palace servants that everyone could have as much as they wanted
Where was Queen Vashti during the second banquet?
Inside the royal palace giving a banquet for the women
What did King Xerxes do on the 7th day of the banquet?
He ordered his seven eunuch servants to bring in Queen Vashti wearing her royal crown
Name the seven eunuchs
Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas
What was Queen Vashti’s reply when the eunuch’s told her the King’s command
She refused and this made the King furious
What did King Xerxes do after Vashti refused his command?
He called his advisors because it was his custom to ask them for expert opinion on questions of law and order
What advice was King Xerxes given after Vashti refused his command?
Issue royal proclamation she is never to appear before the king again. Write it into laws of Persia & Media so it cannot be changed. Give her place as queen to a better woman. When it is made known all over the empire every woman will treat her husband with the proper respect whether he’s rich or poor
Who is the advisor that gave King Xerxes advice?
Memucan
What did King Xerxes do after receiving advice from Memucan?
To each of the royal provinces he sent a message in the
language and the system of writing of that province, saying that every husband should be the master of his home and speak with final authority.
