Esther 1:4
New International Version
For a full 180 days he displayed the vast wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and glory of his majesty.

New Living Translation
The celebration lasted 180 days—a tremendous display of the opulent wealth of his empire and the pomp and splendor of his majesty.

English Standard Version
while he showed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor and pomp of his greatness for many days, 180 days.

Berean Standard Bible
And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness.

King James Bible
When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.

New King James Version
when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his excellent majesty for many days, one hundred and eighty days in all.

New American Standard Bible
At that time he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, 180 days.

NASB 1995
And he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, 180 days.

NASB 1977
And he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, 180 days.

Legacy Standard Bible
while he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, 180 days.

Amplified Bible
And he displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, 180 days in all.

Christian Standard Bible
He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness for a total of 180 days.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness for a total of 180 days.

American Standard Version
when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even a hundred and fourscore days.

Contemporary English Version
For 180 days he showed off his wealth and spent a lot of money to impress his guests with the greatness of his kingdom.

English Revised Version
when he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days. t

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He showed them the enormous wealth of his kingdom and the costly splendor of his greatness for many days, 180 to be exact.

Good News Translation
For six whole months he made a show of the riches of the imperial court with all its splendor and majesty.

International Standard Version
He displayed the enormous wealth of his kingdom, along with its splendid beauty and greatness for many days—for 180 days in all.

Majority Standard Bible
And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness.

NET Bible
He displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his majestic greatness for a lengthy period of time--a hundred and eighty days, to be exact!

New Heart English Bible
He displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even one hundred eighty days.

Webster's Bible Translation
When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even a hundred and eighty days.

World English Bible
He displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even one hundred eighty days.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
in his showing the wealth of the glory of his kingdom, and the glory of the beauty of his greatness, many days—one hundred eighty days.

Young's Literal Translation
in his shewing the wealth of the honour of his kingdom, and the glory of the beauty of his greatness, many days -- eighty and a hundred days.

Smith's Literal Translation
In his causing to see the riches of the glory of his kingdom, and the honor of his great splendor many days, eighty and one hundred days.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That he might shew the riches of the glory of his kingdom, and the greatness, and boasting of his power, for a long time, to wit, for a hundred and fourscore days.

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that he might show the glorious riches of his kingdom, as well as its greatness, and so boast of his power, for a long time, namely, one hundred and eighty days.

New American Bible
For as many as a hundred and eighty days, he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the resplendent wealth of his royal estate.

New Revised Standard Version
while he displayed the great wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and pomp of his majesty for many days, one hundred eighty days in all.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he showed them the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even a hundred and eighty days.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
When he showed the wealth and the honor of his kingdom and the honor of the glory of his greatness, many days, a hundred and eighty days.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty, many days, even a hundred and fourscore days.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And after this, after he had shewn to them the wealth of his kingdom, and the abundant glory of his wealth during a hundred and eighty days,

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Context
Xerxes' Royal Feast
3In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces. 4And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness. 5At the end of this time, in the garden court of the royal palace, the king held a seven-day feast for all the people in the citadel of Susa, from the least to the greatest.…

Cross References
Daniel 4:30
the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?”

1 Kings 10:23-25
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

2 Chronicles 9:22-24
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Ezekiel 28:5
By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it.

Revelation 18:11-17
And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— / cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves. ...

1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

Luke 12:19-20
Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’

James 5:1-3
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.

Proverbs 27:24
for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.

Ecclesiastes 2:4-11
I expanded my pursuits. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself. / I made gardens and parks for myself, where I planted all kinds of fruit trees. / I built reservoirs to water my groves of flourishing trees. ...

Isaiah 39:2
And Hezekiah welcomed the envoys gladly and showed them what was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his entire armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them.

Jeremiah 9:23
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.

Psalm 49:16-17
Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. / For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

1 John 2:16-17
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.


Treasury of Scripture

When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.

When he.

Isaiah 39:2
And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.

Ezekiel 28:5
By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:

Daniel 4:30
The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

the riches.

Psalm 76:1-4
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel…

Psalm 145:5,12,13
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works…

Daniel 2:37-44
Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory…

excellent.

1 Chronicles 29:11,12,25
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all…

Job 40:10
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.

Psalm 21:5
His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.

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Esther 1
1. Xerxes makes royal feasts.
10. Vashti, sent for, refuses to come.
13. Xerxes, by the counsel of Memucan, puts away Vashti, and decrees men's sovereignty.














And for a full 180 days
This phrase highlights the extraordinary length of the celebration, which lasted six months. In the historical context of the Persian Empire, such extended feasts were not uncommon for showcasing power and wealth. The number 180, being half of a year, signifies completeness and abundance. It reflects the king's desire to impress and perhaps intimidate his subjects and allies with his vast resources. The Hebrew culture often used numbers symbolically, and here it underscores the king's attempt to demonstrate his seemingly limitless power.

he displayed
The act of displaying suggests a deliberate and public exhibition. In the Hebrew context, this word implies more than just showing; it is about revealing something with intention and purpose. King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) was not merely sharing his wealth but was making a statement about his authority and the prosperity of his reign. This act of display can be seen as a form of ancient propaganda, aimed at solidifying his rule and deterring rebellion by showcasing the benefits of his leadership.

the glorious riches of his kingdom
The phrase "glorious riches" speaks to the opulence and vast wealth of the Persian Empire. The Hebrew word for "glorious" often connotes honor and majesty, suggesting that these riches were not just material wealth but also a source of pride and national identity. The kingdom's riches would have included gold, silver, precious stones, and luxurious goods from across the empire, symbolizing the king's control over a vast and diverse territory. This display was meant to remind the attendees of the king's power and the benefits of his rule.

and the magnificent splendor of his greatness
This phrase emphasizes the king's personal grandeur and the awe-inspiring nature of his rule. The word "magnificent" in Hebrew conveys a sense of overwhelming beauty and majesty, while "splendor" suggests brightness and glory. Together, they paint a picture of a king who is not only wealthy but also possesses an inherent greatness that commands respect and admiration. This splendor was likely demonstrated through elaborate ceremonies, grand architecture, and the presence of dignitaries from across the empire, all designed to reflect the king's supreme status.

(4) An hundred and fourscore days.--As a period of mere feasting, this long time (half a year) is simply incredible, but we must understand it as a time during which troops were collected, and the plan of invasion settled.

Verse 4. - When he showed the riches. Ostentation was a main feature in the character of Xerxes. The huge army with which he invaded Greece was more for display than for service. Vain parade is apparent at every step of his expedition (Herod., 7:31, 40, 41, 44, 59, etc.). He now exhibits "the riches of his kingdom" to his nobles and chief officers, showing them doubtless all the splendours of the palace, the walls draped with gold (AEschyl., 'Pers.,' 50:161), the marble pillars and rich hangings, the golden plane tree and the golden vine (Herod., 7:27), and perhaps the ingots of gold wherewith Darius had filled the treasury (ibid. 3:96). An hundred and fourscore days. We need not suppose that the same persons were enter. tained during the whole of this period. All the provincial governors could not quit their provinces at the same time, nor could any of them remain away very long. There was no doubt a succession of guests during the six months that the entertainment lasted.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And for a full
רַבִּ֔ים (rab·bîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

180
שְׁמוֹנִ֥ים (šə·mō·w·nîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 8084: Eighty, eightieth

days,
יָמִ֣ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

he displayed
בְּהַרְאֹת֗וֹ (bə·har·’ō·ṯōw)
Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

the glorious
כְּב֣וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

riches
עֹ֙שֶׁר֙ (‘ō·šer)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6239: Wealth

of his kingdom
מַלְכוּת֔וֹ (mal·ḵū·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom

and
וְאֶ֨ת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the magnificent
תִּפְאֶ֖רֶת (tip̄·’e·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8597: Beauty, glory

splendor
יְקָ֔ר (yə·qār)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3366: Value, wealth, costliness, dignity

of his greatness.
גְּדוּלָּת֑וֹ (gə·ḏūl·lā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1420: Greatness, mighty acts


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