Esther 1:3

"in the third year of his reign, he made a feast for all his princes and his servants; the army of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces being before him."

Key Reflection

This verse describes a grand and luxurious feast by King Xerxes to honor his court and military leaders, symbolizing his power and authority. In the context of the wider narrative, this extravagant display sets the stage for the subsequent events that challenge this authority and highlight divine intervention in the lives of Esther and Mordecai.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

In the third year -In this year, 483 B.C., Xerxes assembled the governors of provinces at Susa, in connection with his contemplated expedition against Greece. The nobles -literally, “the first men.” The Hebrew word used is one adopted from the Persian.

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