Esther 1:3
In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him:
Cross-reference
Esther 1:14
Historical context
In Esther 1:14, the seven princes of Persia are named — these are the nobles who attended the feast described in verse 3.
Esther 2:18
Parallel
In Esther 2:18, Ahasuerus gives another great feast (Esther’s feast) for his officials — mirroring the first feast in verse 3.
Daniel 5:1
Parallel
In Daniel 5:1, Belshazzar makes a great feast for a thousand lords — strikingly similar to Ahasuerus’ feast for officials.
Luke 7:25
Parallel
Luke 7:25 says those in soft clothing are in kings' courts — a fitting NT observation about the opulent court scene here.