Esther 1:11

11 to bring Queen Vashti before him with her royal crown. [He wanted] to show off her beauty to the people and the officials, because she was very beautiful.

Esther 1:11 Meaning and Commentary

Esther 1:11

To bring Vashti the queen before the king
Not against her will, or by force; but they were sent to let her know it was the king's pleasure that she should come to him immediately:

with the crown royal;
that is, upon her head, to make her look the more grand and majestic:

to show the people and the princes her beauty;
for she was fair to look upon; which was not wisely done, neither was it comely nor safe.

Esther 1:11 In-Context

9 Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women of King Ahasuerus' palace.

10 On the seventh day, when the king was feeling good from the wine, Ahasuerus commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who personally served him,

11 to bring Queen Vashti before him with her royal crown. [He wanted] to show off her beauty to the people and the officials, because she was very beautiful.

12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command that was delivered by his eunuchs. The king became furious and his anger burned within him.

13 The king consulted the wise men who understood the times,for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.