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Esther 1:9-11
New International Reader's Version
Esther 1:9-11
New International Reader's Version
9 Queen Vashti also gave a feast. Only women were invited. It was held in the royal palace of King Xerxes.
10 On the seventh day Xerxes was in a good mood because he had drunk a lot of wine. So he gave a command to the seven officials who served him. They were Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Karkas. 11 King Xerxes told them to bring Queen Vashti to him. He wanted her to come wearing her royal crown. He wanted to show off her beauty to the people and nobles. She was lovely to look at.
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