⁵ Then Esther called for Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs, who had been appointed to attend her, and ordered him to go to Mordecai to learn what this was and why it was.

¹⁵ For we do not have a high priest ^(A)who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been ^(B)tempted as we are, ^(C)yet without sin.

²⁶ If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, ^(A)all rejoice together.

^15 (A)Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

¹² But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command delivered by the eunuchs. At this the king became enraged, and his anger burned within him.

Queen Vashti's Refusal

¹⁰ On the seventh day, ^(A)when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, ^(B)Harbona, ^(C)Bigtha and Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,

⁴ Let each of you ^(A)look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.