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Esther 1:11-13
New International Version
Esther 1:11-13
New International Version
11 to bring(A) before him Queen Vashti, wearing her royal crown, in order to display her beauty(B) to the people and nobles, for she was lovely to look at. 12 But when the attendants delivered the king’s command, Queen Vashti refused to come. Then the king became furious and burned with anger.(C)
13 Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times(D)
Esther 1:11-13
King James Version
Esther 1:11-13
King James Version
11 To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.
12 But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.
13 Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:
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