Esther 1:4

Xerxes’ Royal Feast · Esther 1:1–8
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Translations

Modern
And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness.
Traditional
When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.
Literal
…in his showing the riches of the glory of his kingdom, and the splendor of the beauty of his greatness many days—eighty and a hundred days.
Latin
…ut ostenderet divitias gloriæ regni sui, ac magnitudinem atque jactantiam potentiæ suæ, multo tempore, centum videlicet et octoginta diebus.

Original

Hebrew
English
And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness.

Notes

  • for a full 180 days: Officials likely took turns attending various events during this six-month period. This allowed them to maintain the nation’s military and infrastructure.

  • This grand display of pomp and splendor aimed to impress others with the king’s greatness. It also shows Xerxes’ pride.

Theme notes and profiles

Xerxes I

Glossary

Banquet Book of Esther Medes, Media, Median

Topics

Feasts: Given by Kings Medo-Persian Kingdom: Kings of Were Exceeding Rich