# Vashti, Vashti's ## Facts: In the Old Testament book of Esther, Vashti was the wife of Ahasuerus, king of Persia. * King Ahasuerus sent Queen Vashti away when she refused to obey his order to come to his dinner party and show off her beauty to his drunken guests. * As a result, a search went out for a new queen and eventually Esther was chosen to be the king's new wife. (Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]]) (See also: [Ahasuerus](../names/ahasuerus.md), [Esther](../names/esther.md), [Persia](../names/persia.md)) ## Bible References: * [Esther 01:9-11](rc://en/tn/help/est/01/09) * [Esther 02:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/01) * [Esther 02:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/est/02/17) ## Word Data: * Strong's: H2060