Monthly Archives: August 2013

Fair Young Virgins Sought Esther 2:2 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 31, 2013 by whatshizname

As we continue our story, King Ahasuerus has banished Queen Vashti from the throne, and he is lonely. He begins to remember Queen Vashti and what was done to her, and now because the Persian law cannot be changed, he … Continue reading →

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Ahasuerus Remembers Vashti Esther 2:1 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 30, 2013 by whatshizname

The decree was made that Queen Vashti be banished from the throne of Ahasuerus forever, and this edit avoided chaos in homes and kept peace within the Persian empire. However, in chapter two and verse one Ahasuerus began to miss … Continue reading →

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The Published Decree Esther 1:22 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 29, 2013 by whatshizname

As we continue our story, Memucan has given Ahasuerus and the other six princes good counsel about how to respond to Queen Vashti’s refusal to appear at the king’s feast. A decree was to be sent throughout the entire kingdom … Continue reading →

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The King and Princes are Pleased Esther 1:20 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 28, 2013 by whatshizname

As we have watched our story unfold, we have kept in mind that Almighty God is behind the scenes governing the patterns and ways of people. Although these events seem very natural, there is a plan being enacted with the … Continue reading →

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Wives Shall Give Their Husbands Honor Esther 1:20 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 27, 2013 by whatshizname

The scene has been set, and the court is in session. Queen Vashti has embarrassed and angered King Ahasuerus with her act of refusal to appear before the guests at the king’s feast. Because there is a fear that all … Continue reading →

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Unto Another that is Better Esther 1:19 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 26, 2013 by whatshizname

The court of seven princes has been assembled before Ahasuerus the king. The question at hand is what they should do about Queen Vashti’s refusal to obey King Ahasuerus’ request that she appear with the royal crown upon her head … Continue reading →

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Women with Contempt and Wrath Esther 1:18 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 25, 2013 by whatshizname

The counsel of the court known as the seven princes of Media have been gathered together to advise King Ahasuerus concerning his reaction to the rejection of Vashti the queen’s refusal to obey him. The king desired that she appear … Continue reading →

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Women Shall Despise Their Husbands Esther 1:17 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 24, 2013 by whatshizname

As we study the Bible it is a wonderful privilege to ask the Holy Spirit of God to help us to know what He is sharing with us through the written words. When we do this our imaginations will run … Continue reading →

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Wrong to All Esther 1:16 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 23, 2013 by whatshizname

King Ahasuerus or Xerxes 1 of Persia has gathered together his seven princes who know Persian law to ask them what they should do about Queen Vashti’s refusal to the king’s commandment to appear before his guests. The embarrassment and … Continue reading →

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What Shall We Do to the Queen? Esther 1:15 – Equipped for Battle

Posted on August 22, 2013 by whatshizname

As we picture the scene at this point in our story, we see an angry Ahasuerus as he called together his seven princes who knew the Persian and Median law. Vashti the queen has not only disobeyed Ahasuerus request to … Continue reading →

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