Esther 1
Amongst the celebrations and feasting an unusual request
came from the King. He wished his Queen to leave as host of her female only
party and attend his male centered feast to show case herself to them all.
Why is it unusual that a King wish to show off the beauty of
his Queen? According to Persian customs,
his Queen would have been more secluded from the public than any other wives. His
Queen was his treasure, for his eyes only. At that moment he had elected to be
prideful and show off her beauty to the other men. He was under the influence of alcohol,
however that is no excuse for his undignified conduct.
The Queen refused to entertain his idea maintaining her obedience
to culture, custom, and God. She was maintaining honour. In effect she was
saving face for her family by being disobedient to her husband.
The King was offended by this. Rather than seeing his own
misdemeanour he became enraged with anger at the Queen. Upon consult with his
counsel; He divorced her and proclaimed that all wives will give honour to
their husbands.
The effects of alcohol, pride and lack of foresight caused
this reaction. It is up to the individual to determine who was right and who
was wrong. The King for his request, or the Queen for her disobedience to the
King?
I think the Queen took on the correct approach knowing what
was right for her and her God. With obedience to God first you can never go
wrong.
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