Biblical Reading



I discovered an interesting Biblical story about an interesting woman, Queen Vashti.  She is in the Book of Esther in the Bible.  I was looking for interesting passwords.  I had been using Hebrew terms.  Since someone has installed a key logging program into my computer, changing passwords have been a constant habit.   My sister and I were looking for a new password.  I did not choose this one but it was an interesting story. 

I researched her today.  I found the story very appealing in my Biblical lessons.  I relate to this queen because like her I refuted my husband.  Like her, I have been cast aside. 

According to Wikipedia, she is a woman who refused to come to her husband's banquet because his heart was merry with wine.  He replaced her with Esther after he beheaded her as seen in the image above.  The earliest women's movement has called Queen Vashti an inspiration to women around the world. 

It is ironic where you find inspiration.  You can find this story in the first book of Esther.  It is a shame that women still are being shamed, humiliated, and betrayed when they refuse their husbands.  You can find the writings here.
Posted by Amy Adoptee at 3/11/2010 7:41 PM
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Tags: standing up for oneself Esther divorce inspiration Queen Vashti women's rights marriage defiance alcoholism
 

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