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Esther, 1

1. It was in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus whose empire stretched from India to Ethiopia and comprised one hundred and twenty-seven provinces.

1. In the days of Ahasu-e'rus, the Ahasu-e'rus who reigned from India to Ethiopia over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces,

2. In those days, when King Ahasuerus was sitting on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa,

2. in those days when King Ahasu-e'rus sat on his royal throne in Susa the capital,

3. in the third year of his reign, he gave a banquet at his court for all his officers-of-state and ministers, Persian and Median army-commanders, nobles and provincial governors.

3. in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his princes and servants, the army chiefs of Persia and Media and the nobles and governors of the provinces being before him,

4. Thus he displayed the riches and splendour of his empire and the pomp and glory of his majesty; the festivities went on for a long time, a hundred and eighty days.

4. while he showed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor and pomp of his majesty for many days, a hundred and eighty days.

5. When this period was over, for seven days the king gave a banquet for all the people living in the citadel of Susa, to high and low alike, on the esplanade in the gardens of the royal palace.

5. And when these days were completed, the king gave for all the people present in Susa the capital, both great and small, a banquet lasting for seven days, in the court of the garden of the king's palace.

6. There were white and violet hangings fastened with cords of fine linen and purple thread to silver rings on marble columns, couches of gold and silver on a pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl and precious stones.

6. There were white cotton curtains and blue hangings caught up with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and marble pillars, and also couches of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl and precious stones.

7. For drinking there were golden cups of various design and plenty of wine provided by the king with royal liberality.

7. Drinks were served in golden goblets, goblets of different kinds, and the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king.

8. The royal edict did not, however, make drinking obligatory, the king having instructed the officials of his household to treat each guest according to the guest's own wishes.

8. And drinking was according to the law, no one was compelled; for the king had given orders to all the officials of his palace to do as every man desired.

9. Queen Vashti, for her part, gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Ahasuerus.

9. Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the palace which belonged to King Ahasu-e'rus.

10. On the seventh day, when the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven officers in attendance on the person of King Ahasuerus,

10. On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehu'man, Biztha, Harbo'na, Bigtha and Abag'tha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasu-e'rus as chamberlains,

11. to bring Queen Vashti before the king, crowned with her royal diadem, in order to display her beauty to the people and the officers-of-state, since she was very beautiful.

11. to bring Queen Vashti before the king with her royal crown, in order to show the peoples and the princes her beauty; for she was fair to behold.

12. But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command delivered by the officers. The king was very angry at this and his rage grew hot.

12. But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command conveyed by the eunuchs. At this the king was enraged, and his anger burned within him.

13. Addressing himself to the wise men who were versed in the law -- it being the practice to refer matters affecting the king to expert lawyers and jurists-

13. Then the king said to the wise men who knew the times -- for this was the king's procedure toward all who were versed in law and judgment,

14. he summoned Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena and Memucan, seven Persian and Median officers-of-state who had privileged access to the royal presence and occupied the leading positions in the kingdom.

14. the men next to him being Carshe'na, Shethar, Adma'tha, Tarshish, Meres, Marse'na, and Memu'can, the seven princes of Persia and Media, who saw the king's face, and sat first in the kingdom -- :

15. 'According to law,' he said, 'what is to be done to Queen Vashti for not obeying the command of King Ahasuerus delivered by the officers?'

15. "According to the law, what is to be done to Queen Vashti, because she has not performed the command of King Ahasu-e'rus conveyed by the eunuchs?"

16. In the presence of the king and the officers-of-state, Memucan replied, 'Queen Vashti has wronged not only the king but also all the officers-of-state and all the peoples inhabiting the provinces of King Ahasuerus.

16. Then Memu'can said in presence of the king and the princes, "Not only to the king has Queen Vashti done wrong, but also to all the princes and all the peoples who are in all the provinces of King Ahasu-e'rus.

17. The queen's conduct will soon become known to all the women, who will adopt a contemptuous attitude towards their own husbands. They will say, "King Ahasuerus himself commanded Queen Vashti to appear before him and she did not come."

17. For this deed of the queen will be made known to all women, causing them to look with contempt upon their husbands, since they will say, `King Ahasu-e'rus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought before him, and she did not come.'

18. Before the day is out, the wives of the Persian and Median officers-of-state will be telling every one of the king's officers-of-state what they have heard about the queen's behaviour; and that will mean contempt and anger all round.

18. This very day the ladies of Persia and Media who have heard of the queen's behavior will be telling it to all the king's princes, and there will be contempt and wrath in plenty.

19. If it is the king's pleasure, let him issue a royal edict, to be irrevocably incorporated into the laws of the Persians and Medes, to the effect that Vashti is never to appear again before King Ahasuerus, and let the king confer her royal dignity on a worthier woman.

19. If it please the king, let a royal order go forth from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes so that it may not be altered, that Vashti is to come no more before King Ahasu-e'rus; and let the king give her royal position to another who is better than she.

20. Let this edict issued by the king be proclaimed throughout his empire -- which is great -- and all the women will henceforth bow to the authority of their husbands, both high and low alike.'

20. So when the decree made by the king is proclaimed throughout all his kingdom, vast as it is, all women will give honor to their husbands, high and low."

21. This speech pleased the king and the officers-of-state, and the king did as Memucan advised.

21. This advice pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memu'can proposed;

22. He sent letters to all the provinces of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each nation in its own language, ensuring that every husband should be master in his own house.

22. he sent letters to all the royal provinces, to every province in its own script and to every people in its own language, that every man be lord in his own house and speak according to the language of his people.



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Notas de rodapé:

1:1-3 - O cenário do banquete do rei Assuero destaca a opulência e o poder do império persa. A extravagância do rei reflete a cultura do luxo e da ostentação, enfatizando o contraste entre a riqueza terrena e a verdadeira riqueza espiritual (veja também Eclesiastes 5:10-12 e 1 Timóteo 6:17).

1:4-8 - A celebração do banquete durante 180 dias simboliza a tentativa de impressionar os nobres e reinos vizinhos. Este evento mostra como a busca pela aprovação humana pode levar a comportamentos extravagantes e tolos (veja também Provérbios 23:1-3 e Lucas 12:15).

1:9-12 - A recusa da rainha Vasti em se apresentar diante do rei revela questões de dignidade e respeito. O ato de Vasti de não se submeter aos caprichos do rei é um exemplo de resistência ao abuso de poder (veja também 1 Pedro 3:1-6 e Gálatas 5:1).

1:13-20 - A reação do rei Assuero à desobediência de Vasti evidencia a vulnerabilidade do poder absoluto. A busca por conselheiros para resolver a situação mostra como o controle do rei é ilusório e sujeito à influência de outros (veja também Provérbios 15:22 e Tiago 1:19-20).

1:21-22 - A ordem do rei para que todas as mulheres honrem seus maridos reflete a dinâmica de poder nas relações familiares da época. Essa declaração mostra a tentativa de manter a ordem através do medo e da legislação (veja também Efésios 5:22-24 e 1 Pedro 3:7).

Versículos relacionados com Esther, 1:

Ester capítulo 1 introduz o contexto do império persa. Como começa esta narrativa crucial? O texto descreve o suntuoso banquete do rei Assuero, a recusa da rainha Vasti em comparecer e sua consequente deposição. Este capítulo estabelece o cenário para os eventos dramáticos que se seguirão, explorando temas de poder, obediência e as complexidades da vida na corte persa. Ester 1 lança as bases para a ascensão da protagonista e o conflito central do livro. Analise conosco cinco passagens bíblicas que iluminam os temas introdutórios deste capítulo fundamental.

Provérbios 20:1: "O vinho é zombador e a bebida forte, alvoroçadora; todo aquele que por eles é vencido não é sábio." - Este provérbio reflete sobre os perigos do excesso de álcool, relacionando-se com o banquete do rei Assuero em Ester 1.

1 Pedro 3:1: "Do mesmo modo, mulheres, sujeitem-se a seus maridos, a fim de que, se alguns deles não obedecem à palavra, sejam ganhos sem palavras, pelo procedimento de sua mulher." - Este versículo contrasta com a atitude da rainha Vasti em Ester 1, oferecendo uma perspectiva diferente sobre a submissão conjugal.

Provérbios 31:30: "A beleza é enganosa, e a formosura é passageira; mas a mulher que teme ao Senhor será elogiada." - Este provérbio oferece uma perspectiva sobre a verdadeira virtude feminina, contrastando com a ênfase na beleza física vista em Ester 1.

Eclesiastes 2:1-2: "Pensei comigo mesmo: 'Vamos, agora vou experimentar a alegria. Descubra o prazer!' Mas isso também se revelou inútil. Concluí que o riso é loucura, e que a alegria não leva a nada." - Estes versículos refletem sobre a futilidade dos prazeres mundanos, relacionando-se com os excessos do banquete de Assuero em Ester 1.

Romanos 13:1: "Todos devem sujeitar-se às autoridades governamentais, pois não há autoridade que não venha de Deus; as autoridades que existem foram por ele estabelecidas." - Este versículo oferece uma perspectiva sobre a autoridade governamental, relacionando-se com o decreto do rei Assuero em Ester 1.

FAQ:

O que aconteceu na festa de rei Assuero?

O rei Assuero fez uma grande festa para seus súditos e, durante ela, pediu que sua esposa, a rainha Vasti, se apresentasse. Ela se recusou, o que levou à sua deposição. (Ester 1:10-22)

Por que a rainha Vasti foi deposta?

Vasti foi deposta por desobedecer a ordem do rei Assuero de se apresentar durante a festa, desafiando sua autoridade e comportamento esperado de uma rainha. (Ester 1:12-19)

O que o rei fez após depor a rainha Vasti?

Após depor Vasti, o rei Assuero procurou uma nova esposa e organizou um concurso para escolher uma nova rainha entre as jovens do reino. (Ester 1:19-22)

Como o capítulo 1 de Ester reflete a cultura persa?

O capítulo 1 reflete a cultura persa ao descrever a grandiosidade das festas reais, o poder absoluto do rei e a submissão das mulheres, que eram esperadas a obedecer seus maridos. (Ester 1:1-22)

Qual a importância do banquete de Assuero?

O banquete de Assuero é importante porque marca a oportunidade para o rei demonstrar seu poder, a posição das mulheres na sociedade persa e o início do enredo que levaria à escolha de Ester como rainha. (Ester 1:3-9)


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