Esther 1:4

He put on display his wealth and the glory of his kingdom, showing how majestic, splendid, and glorious he was, for 180 days.

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In The King James 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.

In Context

3In the third year of his reign he organized a feast for his officials and administrators. The army commanders of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the provincial officials were all there with him.

5After that the king gave a feast lasting for seven days for all the people, great and small, who were there in the fortress of Susa in the garden courtyard of the king's pavilion.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:11Lord, yours is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendor, and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Lord, yours is the kingdom, and you are admired as ruler of all.

Job 40:10Why don't you dress yourself with majesty and dignity, and clothe yourself with glory and splendor!

Psalms 45:3Strap on your sword, mighty warrior, stride out in glory and majesty!

Psalms 93:1The Lord reigns, clothed in majesty! He wears his royal robes, with his power worn like a belt. The world is held together firmly—it cannot be broken apart.

Psalms 145:12They will explain to people your wonderful miracles, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

Ezekiel 28:5You became wealthy through your superb trading skills, but your wealth only made you proud.

Matthew Henry on Esther 1:2-10

Esther How the providence of God watched over the Jews that had returned out of captivity to their own land, and what great and kind things were done for them, we read in the two foregoing books; but there were many who staid behind, having not zeal enough for God's house, and the holy land and city, to carry them through the difficulties of a removal thither. These, one would think, should have been excluded the special protection of Providence, as unworthy the name of Israelites; but our God deals not with us… Read the whole commentary →

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