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Cinematic illustration for Esther 1:12-15.
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Esther 1:12-15

Esther 1:12-15

The Queen’s Refusal · Esther 1

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12But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command by the hand of the eunuchs, and the king became very angry, and his wrath burned within him.

13Then the king said to the wise men who knew the times—for this was the king’s procedure before all who knew law and judgment—

14And those closest to him were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven officials of Persia and Media who saw the king’s face and sat first in the kingdom.

15According to the law, what is to be done with Queen Vashti because she did not carry out the command of King Ahasuerus delivered by the eunuchs?

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