# Vashti

## Facts:

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

* King Xerxes 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.

(Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])

(See also: [Xerxes](../names/ahasuerus.md), [Esther](../names/esther.md), [Persia](../names/persia.md))

## Bible References:

* [Esther 01:9-11](rc://en/tn/help/est/01/09)
* [Esther 02:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/01)
* [Esther 02:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/17)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H2060

## Forms Found in the English ULB:

Vashti, Vashti's