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Esther 1:19-21
International Children’s Bible
Esther 1:19-21
International Children’s Bible
19 “So, our king, if it pleases you, give a royal order. And let it be written in the laws of Persia and Media, which cannot be changed. The law should say Vashti is never again to enter the presence of King Xerxes. Also let the king give her place as queen to someone who is better than she is. 20 And let the king’s order be announced everywhere in his large kingdom. Then all the women will respect their husbands, from the greatest to the least important.”
21 The king and his important men were happy with this advice. So King Xerxes did as Memucan suggested.
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