The matter pleased the king and the princes. So the king did according to the word of Memucan.
Esther 1:20 - Tree of Life Version Then the king’s edict, which he will enact, will be proclaimed throughout all his vast kingdom, and all the wives will give their husbands honor from the greatest to the smallest.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So when the king's decree is made and proclaimed throughout all his kingdom, extensive as it is, all wives will give honor to their husbands, high and low. American Standard Version (1901) And when the king’s decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his kingdom (for it is great), all the wives will give to their husbands honor, both to great and small. Common English Bible When the order becomes public through the whole empire, vast as it is, all women will treat their husbands properly. The rule should touch everyone, whether from an important family or not.” English Standard Version 2016 So when the decree made by the king is proclaimed throughout all his kingdom, for it is vast, all women will give honor to their husbands, high and low alike.” |
The matter pleased the king and the princes. So the king did according to the word of Memucan.
After these things when King Ahasuerus’ anger subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what had been decreed against her.
In any case, let each of you love his own wife as himself, and let the wife respect her husband.
Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and not act presumptuously again.
Then all the men of his city are to stone him with stones to death. So you will purge the evil from your midst—and all Israel will hear and be afraid.
Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.