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Esther 1:12-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Esther 1:12-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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.(A)
The King’s Decree
13 The king consulted the wise men(B) who understood the times,[a](C) for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice. 14 The most trusted ones[b] were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. They were the seven officials(D) of Persia and Media(E) who had personal access to the king(F) and occupied the highest positions in the kingdom.(G)
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- Esther 1:13 Or understood propitious times
- Esther 1:14 Lit Those near him
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