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Berean Standard Bible

“Queen Vashti, however, refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs. And the king became furious, and his anger burned within him.”

Esther 1:12

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King Ahasuerus of Persia holds a lavish banquet and calls for Queen Vashti to appear before the guests to display her beauty. The scene sets the stage for how Esther will come to the throne.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Queen Vashti, however, refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs. And the king became furious, and his anger burned within him.

World English Bible (WEB)

But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s commandment by the eunuchs. Therefore the king was very angry, and his anger burned in him.

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (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.

Bible in Basic English (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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas la reina Vasthi no quiso comparecer á la orden del rey, enviada por mano de los eunucos; y enojóse el rey muy mucho, y encendióse en él su ira.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero la reina Vasti se negó a cumplir la orden que el rey le envió por medio de aquellos hombres. Esto disgustó tanto al rey que se enfureció.

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