Esther 1:12

KJ21

But the queen, Vashti, refused to come at the king’s commandment brought by his chamberlains. Therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.

ASV

But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s commandment by the chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.

AMP

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command, which was delivered [to her] by the eunuchs. So the king became extremely angry and burned with rage.

AMPC

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command conveyed by the eunuchs. Therefore the king was enraged, and his anger burned within him.

BRG

But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.

CSB

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.

CEB

But Queen Vashti refused to come as the king had ordered through the eunuchs. The king was furious, his anger boiling inside.

CJB

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the order of the king, which he had sent through his officers. This enraged the king — his anger blazed inside him.

CEV

The king's servants told Queen Vashti what he had said, but she refused to go to him, and this made him terribly angry.

DARBY

But the queen Vashti refused to come at the word of the king which was [sent] by the chamberlains; and the king was very wroth, and his fury burned in him.

DRA

But she refused, and would not come at the king's commandment, which he had signified to her by the eunuchs. Whereupon the king, being angry, and inflamed with a very great fury,

ERV

But when the eunuchs told Queen Vashti about the king’s command, she refused to come. Then the king was very angry.

EASY

The eunuchs told Queen Vashti what the king had commanded. But she refused to go to him. This made the king very angry.

EHV

Queen Vashti refused to come in response to the king’s command delivered by the eunuchs. The king was infuriated and his anger burned within him.

ESV

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command delivered by the eunuchs. At this the king became enraged, and his anger burned within him.

ESVUK

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command delivered by the eunuchs. At this the king became enraged, and his anger burned within him.

EXB

The eunuchs told Queen Vashti about the king’s ·command [^Lword], but she refused to come [^Cpossibly because she felt it would be humiliating; a dangerous decision]. Then the king became very angry; his anger ·was like a burning fire [^Lburned in him; ^Cbecause it undermined his authority].

GNV

But the Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s word, which he had given in charge to the eunuchs: therefore the King was very angry, and his wrath kindled in him.

But Queen Vashti refused the king’s command that the eunuchs delivered to her. As a result, the king became very angry, and his rage burned inside him.

GNT

But when the servants told Queen Vashti of the king's command, she refused to come. This made the king furious.

HCSB

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.

ICB

The eunuchs told Queen Vashti about the king’s command. But she refused to come. Then the king became very angry. His anger was like a burning fire.

ISV

Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s order that was brought by the eunuchs. Then the king flew into a rage.

JUB

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s word by his eunuchs; therefore, the king was very wroth, and his anger burned in him.

KJV

But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.

AKJV

But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.

LSB

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the word of the king which was delivered by the hand of the eunuchs. Then the king became exceedingly furious, and his wrath burned within him.

LEB

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the word of the king that was conveyed by the eunuchs. And the king became very angry, and his anger burned in him.

TLB

But when they conveyed the emperor’s order to Queen Vashti, she refused to come. The king was furious

MSG

But Queen Vashti refused to come, refused the summons delivered by the eunuchs. The king lost his temper. Seething with anger over her insolence, the king called in his counselors, all experts in legal matters. It was the king’s practice to consult his expert advisors. Those closest to him were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven highest-ranking princes of Persia and Media, the inner circle with access to the king’s ear. He asked them what legal recourse they had against Queen Vashti for not obeying King Xerxes’ summons delivered by the eunuchs.

MEV

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command delivered by his eunuchs. Therefore, the king grew very angry, and his wrath burned within him.

NOG

But Queen Vashti refused the king’s command that the eunuchs delivered to her. As a result, the king became very angry, and his rage burned inside him.

NABRE

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the royal order issued through the eunuchs. At this the king’s wrath flared up, and he burned with fury.

NASB

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s order delivered by the eunuchs. So the king became very angry, and his wrath burned within him.

NASB1995

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command delivered by the eunuchs. Then the king became very angry and his wrath burned within him.

NCB

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the official command issued through the eunuchs. This embarrassed the king and made him furious.

NCV

The eunuchs told Queen Vashti about the king’s command, but she refused to come. Then the king became very angry; his anger was like a burning fire.

NET

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s bidding conveyed through the eunuchs. Then the king became extremely angry, and his rage consumed him.

NIRV

The attendants told Queen Vashti what the king had ordered her to do. But she refused to come. So the king became very angry.

NIV

But when the attendants delivered the king’s command, Queen Vashti refused to come. Then the king became furious and burned with anger.

NIVUK

But when the attendants delivered the king’s command, Queen Vashti refused to come. Then the king became furious and burned with anger.

NKJV

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him.

NLV

But Queen Vashti would not come when the king sent his servants to bring her. So the king became very angry and his anger burned within him.

NLT

But when they conveyed the king’s order to Queen Vashti, she refused to come. This made the king furious, and he burned with anger.

NRSVA