10. On the seventh day, when King Xerxes was in high spirits from wine, he commanded the seven eunuchs who served him – Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Karkas –
11. to bring before him Queen Vashti, wearing her royal crown, in order to display her beauty to the people and nobles, for she was lovely to look at.
12. But when the attendants delivered the king’s command, Queen Vashti refused to come. Then the king became furious and burned with anger.
13. Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times