21 This advice pleased the king and the princes; and the king did as Memucan had said, (WEB)
Greek Esther 1:21
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20 The edict the king issues will be heard throughout his vast kingdom—and so all women, from the least to the greatest, will honor their husbands.” 21 The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan had advised. 22 He sent letters to…
Esther 2:3–5
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Greek Esther 1:15–17
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Esther 1:15–17
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Greek Esther 2:3–5
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2 Chronicles 30:3–5
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2 Samuel 3:35–37
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Judith 7:15–17
15 And you will pay them back with evil, because they rebelled, and didn’t meet your face in peace.” (WEB) 16 Their words were pleasing in the sight of Holofernes and in the sight of all his servants; and he ordered them to do as they had spoken. (WEB) 17 And the army of the childr… (WEB)
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