Esther 1:4

He displayed the wealth of the splendor of his kingdom and the honor of the glory of his greatness for many days, 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 gave a feast to all his officials and his servants. The army of Persia and Media, the noblemen, and governors of the provinces were in his presence.

5When these days were completed, the king gave a feast lasting seven days. It was for all the people in the fortress of Susa, from the greatest to the least significant. It was held in the courtyard of the garden of the king's palace.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:11Yours, Yahweh, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. For all that is in the heavens and on the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, Yahweh, and you are exalted as ruler over all.

Job 40:10Now clothe yourself in glory and dignity; 1 array yourself in honor and majesty. 1

Psalms 45:3Put your sword on your side, mighty one, 1 in your glory and your majesty. 1

Psalms 93:1Yahweh reigns; he is robed in majesty; 1 Yahweh has clothed and girded himself with strength. 1 The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. 1

Psalms 145:12They will make known to mankind God's mighty deeds 1 and the glorious splendor of his kingdom. 1

Ezekiel 28:5By great wisdom and by your trading, you have multiplied your wealth, so your heart is arrogant because of your wealth.

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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