Est 1:10 | MHM | STEP | Vashti's Refusal to Appear; Vashti Divorced The joyful mood of King Ahasuerus’s feast was suddenly ruined by a disagreement between the king and Queen Vashti. This argument ended the feast with shame and embarrassment for everyone. The trouble started because of the king’s own foolishness. v. 10-11 : It was unwise for King Ahasuerus to send for Vashti while he was drunk and surrounded by important men. He ordered her to come, wearing her royal crown, so everyone could see her beauty (Esther 1:10-11 ). By doing this, he did not protect his wife’s dignity. He also did not act like a wise king, because he asked for something she might refuse. It was not normal in Persia for women to appear in public like this. If the king had not been drinking, he probably would not have made such a request. The Bible reminds us, When the wine is in, the wit is out .

‏ Esther 1:10

Vashti's Refusal to Appear; Vashti Divorced

The joyful mood of King Ahasuerus’s feast was suddenly ruined by a disagreement between the king and Queen Vashti. This argument ended the feast with shame and embarrassment for everyone. The trouble started because of the king’s own foolishness.

v. 10-11: It was unwise for King Ahasuerus to send for Vashti while he was drunk and surrounded by important men. He ordered her to come, wearing her royal crown, so everyone could see her beauty (Esther 1:10-11 ^a). By doing this, he did not protect his wife’s dignity. He also did not act like a wise king, because he asked for something she might refuse. It was not normal in Persia for women to appear in public like this. If the king had not been drinking, he probably would not have made such a request. The Bible reminds us, When the wine is in, the wit is out.