Esther 1:8-12
Esther 1:8
But the drinking was done according to the royal law; there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household, that he was to do as each person pleased.
Esther 1:9
Queen Vashti also held a banquet for the women in the palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus. Queen Vashti’s Refusal
Esther 1:10
On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was cheerful with wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,
Esther 1:11
to bring Queen Vashti before the king with her royal turban in order to display her beauty to the people and the officials, for she was beautiful.
Esther 1:12
But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s order delivered by the eunuchs. So the king became very angry, and his wrath burned within him.