One of my bible study groups is studying the Book of Esther during this shutdown. I have studied it several times. It is one of my favorite. All my focus is usually on Esther and all the events surrounding her. This time another person jumped up and grabbed my attention. Vashti.

I always wondered why she disobeyed the King. Why did she refuse to go to his feast? The scriptures don’t tell us. So I must surmise.

First, I will have to explore ancient Persian culture. What typically happened at these feast? Second, I will try to find the Book of the Chronicals of the Kings of

Media and Persia. This morning I discovered King Ahashueras’ Persian name. It is Khshayarsh. If anyone out there that has information on ancient Persian royal culture please send it to me in the comment section.