Esther 1:11-13 God's Word Translation (GW)

11. to bring Queen Vashti in front of the king, wearing her royal crown. He wanted to show the people, especially the officials, her beauty, because she was very attractive.

12. 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.

13. Now, the king usually asked for advice from all the experts in royal decrees and decisions,

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