Vashti

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Definition

In the Old Testament book of Esther, Vashti was the wife of Ahasuerus, king of Persia.

King Ahasuerus sent Queen Vashti away when she refused to obey his order to come to his dinner party and show off her beauty to his drunken guests.
As a result, a search went out for a new queen and eventually Esther was chosen to be the king’s new wife.

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(See also: Ahasuerus, Esther, Persia)

Bible References

Esther 1:9-11
Esther 2:1-2
Esther 2:17-18

Word Data

Strong’s: H2060

People and places

Vashti

In other dictionaries

Read “Vashti” in the 4 dictionaries

VashtiEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
VashtiInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
VashtiSmith’s Bible Dictionary
VasthiDictionnaire de la Bible
VasthiDictionnaire historique et critique de la Bible
VasthiDictionnaire encyclopédique de la Bible

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