At a grand feast, where Ahasuerus was entertaining his noblemen with sumptuous food and wine, the king decided to summon his beautiful queen, Vashti, who was feasting separately with the women.
Ahasveros oli korraldanud suure peo, kus ta ülikuid uhkete roogade ja jookidega kostitas. Ta otsustas kutsuda külaliste ette oma kauni naise kuninganna Vasti, kes oli naistele eraldi peo korraldanud.