Her Majesty the Queen
Deutsch English 1. King Xerxes has invited people to a big feast The book of Esther shows the salvation of the people of Israel. It is the creation of the invisible God. Although the name of God does not even appear or is mentioned, he still appears as the main actor. Xerxes, king of Persia, ruled over 127 provinces. He ruled from Susa. He threw a lavish party for his high officials and dignitaries. For six months, Xerxes displayed the incredible splendor of his kingdom and his great power. At the height of the festival he invited Wasti, his queen. But she didn't come because she was celebrating a party of her own. This rejection had consequences: Wasti lost her crown and had to leave. 2. The king without a queen After these events, King Xerxes was without a queen. He thought about how to proceed. His servants made him a suggestion: The king should collect the most beautiful girls from all the provinces and bring them to his harem in Susa. In the residence lived...