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Esther 1:13-15
International Standard Version
Esther 1:13-15
International Standard Version
13 The king spoke to the wise men who understood the times, for it was the king’s custom to consult[a] all those who understood law and justice. 14 (His closest advisors[b] were: Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven officials of Persia and Media who had direct access[c] to the king and who held the highest rank[d] in the kingdom.) 15 The king inquired,[e] “According to law, what should be done to Queen Vashti because she did not obey the order of King Ahasuerus that was delivered by the eunuchs?”
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- Esther 1:13 Lit. to speak before
- Esther 1:14 Lit. Those closest to him
- Esther 1:14 Lit. saw the face of
- Esther 1:14 Lit. sat first in the kingdom
- Esther 1:15 The Heb. lacks The king inquired
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