Queen Vashti Deposed

In this second message we see the powerful kingdom of Ahasuerus in a major crisis. The command of this great king was rejected by his own wife! Her REFUSAL to submit to the king's order brought great opposition. Queen Vashti's defiance put Ahasuerus into a state of delirium - he was consumed with rage. His furious RESPONSE to this unexpected treatment left him in shock, so he sought counsel from his wise advisors who were insightful, trusted and privileged, and their advice would be based on the law. Their REACTION to the dilemma was to show reprehension toward the rebellion. One of his wise men warned that all of the women would follow Vashti's lead and show contempt and anger toward their husbands, so he directed the king to issue a royal command and in turn written in law - that Vashti be banished from the king and a new queen sought, so that all women will give honor to their husbands. As a RESULT, the wise man's advice was approved by the king and announced to his entire kingdom - each man (male) was officially declared to be the lord of his own house and the supreme leader of the affairs of his family.