1 This story is in the time of King Ahasuerus. He ruled 127 lands, from India to Ethiopia. 2 The king sat on his big chair in the city Susa. 3 In year 3, the king made a big party for his leaders and army. 4 He showed his big, shiny things for 180 days. ✨⏳ 5 Then he made a 7-day party for all the people in the king’s garden, big and small. 6 The place had pretty cloth, gold, and stone. It looked very nice. ️ 7 They drank from gold cups. There was a lot of good drink. 8 No one had to drink too much. Each person could choose. 9 Queen Vashti made a party for the women in the king’s house. 10 On day 7, the king felt happy from drink. He told 7 helpers named Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas to bring Queen Vashti. ️7️⃣ 11 He wanted her to wear the crown and come, so all could see she was very pretty. 12 But Queen Vashti said no and did not come. The king got very mad. ❌♀️ 13 The king asked the smart men who knew the rules what to do. 14 Seven big helpers sat near him: Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. 7️⃣ 15 The king asked what to do to Queen Vashti, since she did not do what he said. ❓ 16 Memucan said Queen Vashti did wrong to the king and to the leaders and people. ️⚠️ 17 He said other women will hear this and may not listen to their men, saying the queen did not go. ♀️ 18 He said there will be a lot of no-listen and anger in many houses. 19 He said please make a rule that stays: Queen Vashti may not see the king again. Give her place to another woman who is better. 20 He said when all lands hear, then women in all places will listen to their men, rich or poor. ❤️ 21 The king and the leaders liked this plan. The king did what Memucan said. ✅ 22 The king sent letters to all lands, in each group’s own words. It said every man should lead in his own home.