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so the king did as Memucan advised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the reply pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now <i>this</i> word pleased the king and the officials, and the king did as Memucan proposed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />This word pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memucan proposed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And <i>this</i> word pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memucan proposed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And <i>this</i> word was good in the eyes of the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This statement (advice) pleased the king and the officials, and the king did what Memucan proposed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king and his counselors approved the proposal, and he followed Memucan’s advice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king and his counselors approved the proposal, and he followed Memucan&#8217s advice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />King Xerxes and his officials liked what Memucan had said, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king and his officials approved of this, and so the king did as Memucan suggested.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The king and his officials liked this idea, and the king did what Memucan suggested. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This seemed like a good idea to the king and his officials, so the king did what Memucan suggested.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan advised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The matter seemed appropriate to the king and the officials. So the king acted on the advice of Memucan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And this advice pleased the king and the officials, and the king did according to the word of Memucan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />This advice pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the thing is good in the eyes of the king, and of the princes, and the king does according to the word of Memucan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the thing is good in the eyes of the king, and of the princes, and the king doth according to the word of Memucan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the word will be good in the eyes of the king and the chiefs; and the king will do according to the word of Memucan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />His counsel pleased the king, and the princes: and the king did according to the counsel of Mamuchan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 3:21>His counsel pleased the king and the rulers, and the king acted according to the counsel of Memucan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />This proposal pleased the king and the officials, and the king acted on the advice of Memucan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This advice pleased the king and the officials, and the king did as Memucan proposed;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Meaucan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And this answer was pleasing in the eyes of the King and of his Princes, and the King did according to the word of Mukan.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the word pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did as Muchaeus had said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/1-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=247" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/esther/1.htm">Queen Vashti Deposed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>The edict the king issues will be heard throughout his vast kingdom—and so all women, from the least to the greatest, will honor their husbands.” <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·haś·śā·rîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and his princes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: way·yî·ṭaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">were pleased</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">with this counsel;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">so the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/4462.htm" title="4462: mə·mū·ḵān (N-proper-ms) -- A prince of Persia and Media. Or Mowmukan; of Persian derivation; Memucan or Momucan, a Persian satrap.">as Memucan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kiḏ·ḇar (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">had advised.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>He sent letters to all the provinces of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language, proclaiming that every man should be master of his own household.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Daniel 6:1-3</a></span><br />Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, / and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. / Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a></span><br />The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-6.htm">1 Kings 12:6-11</a></span><br />Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-4.htm">1 Samuel 8:4-7</a></span><br />So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. / “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.” / But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a></span><br />But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-6.htm">2 Chronicles 10:6-8</a></span><br />Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be kind to these people and please them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a></span><br />Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Genesis 41:37-40</a></span><br />This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials. / So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” / Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">Matthew 22:21</a></span><br />“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a></span><br />When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1</a></span><br />Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-19.htm">Exodus 18:19-24</a></span><br />Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him. / Teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live and the work they must do. / Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:</p><p class="hdg">pleased the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/1-19.htm">Esther 1:19</a></b></br> If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Esther 2:4</a></b></br> And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Genesis 41:37</a></b></br> And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-17.htm">Advice</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/esther/1-17.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/esther/1-11.htm">Good</a> <a href="/esther/1-16.htm">Memucan</a> <a href="/esther/1-16.htm">Memu'can</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/judges/14-16.htm">Proposed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-4.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-13.htm">Suggestion</a> <a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Advice</a> <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/esther/2-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/esther/1-14.htm">Memucan</a> <a href="/esther/1-14.htm">Memu'can</a> <a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/esther/2-2.htm">Proposed</a> <a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Suggestion</a> <a href="/esther/2-22.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/1-1.htm">Xerxes makes royal feasts.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/1-10.htm">Vashti, sent for, refuses to come.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Xerxes, by the counsel of Memucan, puts away Vashti, and decrees men's sovereignty.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel;</b><br>This phrase indicates the approval of King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) and his officials regarding the advice given by Memucan. In the context of the Persian Empire, the king's court was a place of significant political influence, and the approval of the princes suggests a consensus among the ruling elite. This reflects the hierarchical structure of the Persian government, where the king's decisions were often influenced by his advisors. The cultural context of the time placed a high value on maintaining order and authority, especially within the royal household. The approval of the counsel also highlights the importance of unity among the king's advisors, which was crucial for the stability of the empire.<p><b>so the king did as Memucan advised.</b><br>This part of the verse shows the king's decision to act on the advice given by Memucan, which involved deposing Queen Vashti. This action underscores the absolute authority of the king in the Persian Empire, where his word was law. It also reflects the cultural norms regarding the role and behavior of women in the royal court, emphasizing obedience and submission. The decision to follow Memucan's counsel can be seen as a means to reinforce the king's authority and prevent any perceived challenges to his rule. This event sets the stage for Esther's rise to queenship, which is a pivotal moment in the narrative, demonstrating God's providence and the unfolding of His plan for the Jewish people. The king's compliance with Memucan's advice also illustrates the theme of divine sovereignty, where God uses human decisions to fulfill His purposes, as seen throughout the biblical narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a></b><br>The Persian king who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is central to the events of the Book of Esther.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/memucan.htm">Memucan</a></b><br>One of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to the king's presence and sat first in the kingdom. He advised the king on matters of state, including the situation with Queen Vashti.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/princes_of_persia_and_media.htm">Princes of Persia and Media</a></b><br>High-ranking officials who served as advisors to King Ahasuerus. They played a role in the decision-making process regarding Queen Vashti.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/q/queen_vashti.htm">Queen Vashti</a></b><br>The queen who refused the king's command to appear before him and his guests, leading to her removal from her position.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa (Shushan)</a></b><br>The capital of the Persian Empire where the events of the Book of Esther take place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Importance of Wise Counsel</a></b><br>Seeking advice from trusted and wise individuals is crucial in making sound decisions. As believers, we should surround ourselves with godly counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_leadership.htm">The Influence of Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders have a significant impact on the direction and morale of their people. It is vital for leaders to act with integrity and wisdom, as their decisions affect many.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_decisions.htm">The Consequences of Decisions</a></b><br>Every decision has consequences, both immediate and long-term. We must consider the potential outcomes of our actions and seek God's guidance in our choices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_and_authority.htm">Respect and Authority</a></b><br>The account highlights the dynamics of respect and authority within relationships. Understanding and respecting roles can prevent conflict and promote harmony.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a></b><br>Even in secular settings, God's hand is at work. The events in Esther demonstrate that God can use any situation to fulfill His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_21_days_for_angel's_victory_in_dan._10_13.htm">If the heavenly messenger was so powerful, why would it take 21 days to overcome the opposing force, as implied in Daniel 10:13?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_ahab_shown_mercy_in_1_kings_21.htm">How do we explain the sudden divine mercy shown to Ahab in 1 Kings 21:27-29 when his earlier actions were so thoroughly condemned?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_king_ahasuerus's_vast_domain_reliable.htm">How historically reliable is the vast domain of King Ahasuerus described in Esther 1:1, from India to Ethiopia?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_evidence_supports_naboth's_execution.htm">What historical documentation supports or contradicts the swift execution of Naboth described in 1 Kings 21:13-14?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The king did according to the word of Memucan</span>. This expression must not be pressed too closely. It does not imply more than that Memucan's advice was followed in a general way - Vashti disgraced, and the grounds of her disgrace published throughout the provinces. We cannot be sure that the decree was "written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes." Even if it was, it was always possible for a Persian king to give himself a dispensation from the law (see Herod., 3:58). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/1-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his princes</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַשָּׂרִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·haś·śā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were pleased</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּיטַב֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yî·ṭaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be good, well, glad, or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with this counsel;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדָּבָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(had·dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as Memucan</span><br /><span class="heb">מְמוּכָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·mū·ḵān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4462.htm">Strong's 4462: </a> </span><span class="str2">Memucan -- a prince of Persia and Media</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had advised.</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּדְבַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(kiḏ·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/1-21.htm">Esther 1:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/1-21.htm">OT History: Esther 1:21 This advice pleased the king and (Est Esth. 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