# Vashti #

## Facts: ##

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.

(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [ahasuerus](../other/ahasuerus.md) **·** [esther](../other/esther.md) **·** [persia](../other/persia.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Esther 01:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/01/09)
* [Esther 02:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/02/01)
* [Esther 02:17-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/02/17)