15 “According to law,” he asked, “what should be done with Queen Vashti, since she refused to obey the command of King Xerxes delivered by the eunuchs?”
Esther 1:15
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Esther 1:18–20
18 This very day the noble women of Persia and Media who have heard about the queen’s conduct will say the same thing to all the king’s officials, resulting in much contempt and wrath. 19 So if it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree, and let it be recorde…
Esther 7:4–6
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Greek Esther 3:2–4
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Esther 3:2–4
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Greek Esther 1:18–20
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Esther 2:1–2
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Esther 5:2–4
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