Esther 1:11-13
Christian Standard Bible
11 to bring Queen Vashti before him with her royal crown. He wanted to show off her beauty to the people and the officials, because she was very beautiful.(A) 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command that was delivered by his eunuchs. The king became furious and his anger burned within him.(B)
The King’s Decree
13 The king consulted the wise men(C) who understood the times,[a](D) for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.
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- 1:13 Or understood propitious times
Esther 1:11-13
New International Version
11 to bring(A) before him Queen Vashti, wearing her royal crown, in order to display her beauty(B) 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.(C)
13 Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times(D)
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