The Jewish people were taken captive by the Babylonians who were defeated by the Persians, Xerxes was king and he and his Queen, Vashti ruled. Xerxes was showing off his magnificent kingdom with a party that lasted for several months, toward the end of this great party he called his queen to show of her beauty, “…Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him.” (Est. 1:12) The king consulted with his counselors because this behavior was JUST NOT ACCEPTABLE.
“They all agreed, the queen’s behavior will become known to all women, so that they will DESPISE their husbands…” (Est. 1:17, 19)