The king is a jerk and Vashti wasn’t willing to play his game. While she is punished, the Bible doesn’t speak against her actions. Still, this moment is used by God to rescue his people.

• Riches, wealth, and status don’t make a man.
• God’s purpose was being fulfilled through earthly failure. 
• Sometimes justified actions are met with unjust consequences. 
• Godly male authority in the home is based on servant leadership, not brash decrees.