Esther 1:19
New King James Version
19 If it pleases the king, let a royal [a]decree go out from him, and let it be recorded in the laws of the Persians and the Medes, so that it will (A)not [b]be altered, that Vashti shall come no more before King Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal position to another who is better than she.
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- Esther 1:19 Lit. word
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Esther 1:19
New International Version
19 “Therefore, if it pleases the king,(A) let him issue a royal decree and let it be written in the laws of Persia and Media, which cannot be repealed,(B) that Vashti is never again to enter the presence of King Xerxes. Also let the king give her royal position to someone else who is better than she.
Esther 1:20
New King James Version
20 When the king’s decree which he will make is proclaimed throughout all his empire (for it is great), all wives will (A)honor their husbands, both great and small.”
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Esther 1:20
New International Version
20 Then when the king’s edict is proclaimed throughout all his vast realm, all the women will respect their husbands, from the least to the greatest.”
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