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Esther 1:11-12. New International Version. 11 to bring before him Queen Vashti, wearing her royal crown, in order to display her beauty 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.
Esther 1. New Century Version. Queen Vashti Disobeys the King. 1 This is what happened during the time of King Xerxes, the king who ruled the one hundred twenty-seven states from India to Cush. 2 In those days King Xerxes ruled from his capital city of Susa. 3 In the third year of his rule, he gave a banquet for all his important men and royal ...
Esther 1-5. Contemporary English Version. Queen Vashti Disobeys King Xerxes. 1 1-2 King Xerxes[ a] of Persia lived in his capital city of Susa[ b] and ruled 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia.[ c] 3 During the third year of his rule, Xerxes gave a big dinner for all his officials and officers. The governors and leaders of the provinces were ...
Esther 1. Modern English Version. Queen Vashti Deposed. 1 Now in the days of Ahasuerus, also called Xerxes, who reigned from India to Ethiopia, over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, 2 in those days, the palace where King Ahasuerus sat on the royal throne of his kingdom was in Susa. 3 In the third year of his reign, he prepared a feast ...
Esther Chapter 1, while focusing on the historical account of King Xerxes and Queen Vashti, also subtly reminds us of the importance of standing firm in our convictions, even in the face of dire consequences. Vashti's story, though filled with conflict, sets the stage for the divine orchestration of events leading to Esther's rise, showcasing ...
New King James Version. The King Dethrones Queen Vashti. 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus[ a] (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan[ b] the [ c]citadel, 3 that in the third ...
Esther 1:10-21. King James Version. 10 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, 11 To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people ...
