Esther 1:21

Easy To Read Version

The king and his important officials were happy with this advice. So King Xerxes did as Memucan suggested.

Cross References

Genesis 41:37

This seemed like a very good idea to Pharaoh, and all his officials agreed.

Esther 1:19

“So, if it pleased the king, here is a suggestion: Let the king give a royal command and let it be written in the laws of Persia and Media. The laws of Persia and Media can’t be changed. The royal command should be that Vashti is never again to enter the presence of King Xerxes. Also let the king give her royal position to someone else that is better than she.

Esther 1:20

Then when the king’s command is announced in all parts of his large kingdom, all the women will respect their husbands. From the most important to the least important, all the women will respect their husbands.”

Esther 1:22

King Xerxes sent letters to all parts of the kingdom. He sent those letters to each province, written in its own language. He sent those letters to each nation in its own language. Those letters announced in every person’s language that every man was to be ruler over his own family.

Esther 2:4

Then let the girl that is pleasing to the king become the new queen in Vashti’s place.” The king liked this suggestion, so he accepted it.