21 This advice pleased the king and the princes; and the king did as Memucan had said, (WEB) 22 and sent into all his kingdom through the several provinces, according to their language, so that men might be feared in their own houses. (WEB)
Greek Esther 1:21–22
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Esther 1:20–22
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…
1 Maccabees 1:41–43
41 King Antiochus wrote to his whole kingdom that all should be one people, (WEB) 42 and that each should forsake his own laws. All the nations agreed according to the word of the king. (WEB) 43 Many of Israel consented to his worship, sacrificed to the idols, and profaned the Sabb… (WEB)
Greek Esther 9:3–4
3 For the chiefs of the local governors, and the princes and the royal scribes, honored the Jews; for the fear of Mordecai was upon them. (WEB) 4 For the order of the king was in force, that he should be celebrated in all the kingdom. (WEB)
Esther 9:2–4
2 In each of the provinces of King Xerxes, the Jews assembled in their cities to attack those who sought to harm them. No man could withstand them, because the fear of them had fallen upon all peoples. 3 And all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the gov…
1 Maccabees 1:49–51
49 so that they might forget the law, and change all the ordinances. (WEB) 50 Whoever doesn’t do according to the word of the king, he shall die. (WEB) 51 He wrote according to all these words to his whole kingdom. He appointed overseers over all the people, and he commanded the ci… (WEB)
Greek Esther 8:13–15
13a The following is a copy of the letter containing orders: [The great King Ahasuerus sends greetings to the rulers of provinces in one hundred twenty-seven local governance regions, from India to Ethiopia, even to those who are faithful to our interests. Many w… (WEB)
Greek Esther 1:15–17
15 and reported to him according to the laws what it was proper to do to queen Vashti, because she had not done the things commanded by the king through the chamberlains. (WEB) 16 And Memucan said to the king and to the princes, “Queen Vashti has not wronged the king only… (WEB)
2 Samuel 3:35–37
35 Then all the people came and urged David to eat something while it was still day, but David took an oath, saying, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun sets!” 36 All the people took note and were pleased. In fa…
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