In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him:
In the third year of his reign, he threw a great feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media, along with the nobles and governors from all the provinces, were invited to attend.
King Ahasuerus hosted an extravagant celebration for all the important officials and leaders throughout his vast empire.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes King Ahasuerus (likely Xerxes I) of the Persian Empire around 483 BC, hosting a massive diplomatic gathering. The Persian Empire at this time stretched from India to Ethiopia, making it the largest empire the world had ever seen. Such grand feasts were common ways for ancient kings to display their wealth, power, and political unity among their diverse territories.
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