Esther 1:12

KJV

But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.

— Esther 1:12, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Esther Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. King Ahasuerus of Persia hosts a lavish 180-day display of his wealth, followed by a seven-day banquet; his queen Vashti simultaneously holds a banquet for the women. When Ahasuerus commands Vashti to appear before his guests to display her beauty, …

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Other Translations

ASV

But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s commandment by the chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.

YLT

and the queen Vashti refuseth to come in at the word of the king that <FI>is<Fi> by the hand of the eunuchs, and the king is very wroth, and his fury hath burned in him.

BBE

But when the servants gave her the king's order, Vashti the queen said she would not come: then the king was very angry, and his heart was burning with wrath.

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