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    Queen Vashti Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on queen vashti bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Esther 1:9 (KJV)

      Vashti was queen to which king?

      Answer: Ahasuerus

      Study note. Esther 1:9 (KJV) — 'Vashti the queen made a feast.'

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    2. Lesson 2 · Esther 1:2 (KJV)

      In what palace did the feast take place?

      Answer: Susa (Shushan)

      Study note. Esther 1:2 (KJV) — 'in Shushan the palace.'

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    3. Lesson 3 · Esther 1:4 (KJV)

      How many days was the king's feast?

      Answer: 180

      Study note. Esther 1:4 (KJV) — 'an hundred and fourscore days.'

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    4. Lesson 4 · Esther 1:5 (KJV)

      How long was the additional feast for the people in Shushan?

      Answer: 7 days

      Study note. Esther 1:5 (KJV) — 'seven days, in the court.'

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    5. Lesson 5 · Esther 1:9 (KJV)

      For whom did Vashti make her feast?

      Answer: The women

      Study note. Esther 1:9 (KJV) — 'Vashti... made a feast for the women.'

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    6. Lesson 6 · Esther 1:10 (KJV)

      How many chamberlains were sent to fetch Vashti?

      Answer: Seven

      Study note. Esther 1:10 (KJV) — 'the seven chamberlains.'

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    7. Lesson 7 · Esther 1:11 (KJV)

      Why did the king want her to come?

      Answer: To shew her beauty with the royal crown

      Study note. Esther 1:11 (KJV) — 'to shew the people and the princes her beauty.'

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    8. Lesson 8 · Esther 1:12 (KJV)

      What did Vashti do?

      Answer: Refused to come

      Study note. Esther 1:12 (KJV) — 'the queen Vashti refused to come.'

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    9. Lesson 9 · Esther 1:16 (KJV)

      Who counselled the king about Vashti?

      Answer: Memucan and the wise men

      Study note. Esther 1:14-16 (KJV) — 'Memucan answered.'

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    10. Lesson 10 · Esther 1:19 (KJV)

      What was decreed concerning Vashti?

      Answer: She come no more before king Ahasuerus, and her royal estate be given to another

      Study note. Esther 1:19 (KJV).

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    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does queen vashti bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?