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Queen Vashti to be brought before him, and she did not come.’ <a href="/bsb/esther/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the conduct of the queen will become known to all women, causing them to despise their husbands and say, ‘King Xerxes ordered Queen Vashti to be brought before him, but she did not come.’ <a href="/kjv/esther/1.htm">King James Bible</a> For this deed of the queen shall come abroad unto all women, so that they shall despise their husbands in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not. <a href="/nkjv/esther/1.htm">New King James Version</a> For the queen’s behavior will become known to all women, so that they will despise their husbands in their eyes, when they report, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought in before him, but she did not come.’ <a href="/nasb_/esther/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the queen’s conduct will become known to all the women so as to make their own husbands despicable in their sight, when they say, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded that Queen Vashti be brought in to his presence, but she did not come.’ <a href="/nasb/esther/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For the queen&#8217s conduct will become known to all the women causing them to look with contempt on their husbands by saying, &#8216King Ahasuerus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought in to his presence, but she did not come.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/esther/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For the queen’s conduct will become known to all the women causing them to look with contempt on their husbands by saying, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought in to his presence, but she did not come.’ <a href="/lsb/esther/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the word about the queen will get out to all the women causing them to despise their husbands in their eyes by saying, ‘King Ahasuerus said for Queen Vashti to be brought in to his presence, but she did not come.’ <a href="/amp/esther/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For the queen’s conduct will become known to all women, causing them to look on their husbands with contempt (disrespect), since they will say, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought before him, but she did not come.’ <a href="/csb/esther/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the queen’s action will become public knowledge to all the women and cause them to despise their husbands and say, ‘King Ahasuerus ordered Queen Vashti brought before him, but she did not come.’ <a href="/hcsb/esther/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the queen&#8217s action will become public knowledge to all the women and cause them to despise their husbands and say, &#8216King Ahasuerus ordered Queen Vashti brought before him, but she did not come.&#8217 <a href="/asv/esther/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> For this deed of the queen will come abroad unto all women, to make their husbands contemptible in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not. <a href="/cev/esther/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The women in the kingdom will hear about this, and they will refuse to respect their husbands. They will say, "If Queen Vashti doesn't obey her husband, why should we?" <a href="/erv/esther/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For this deed of the queen shall come abroad unto all women, to make their husbands contemptible in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not. <a href="/gwt/esther/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The news of what the queen has done will spread to all women, and they will despise their husbands. They will say, 'King Xerxes ordered Queen Vashti to be brought to him, but she would not come.' <a href="/gnt/esther/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Every woman in the empire will start looking down on her husband as soon as she hears what the queen has done. They'll say, 'King Xerxes commanded Queen Vashti to come to him, and she refused.' <a href="/isv/esther/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the report about the queen goes out to all the women, it will cause them to despise their husbands. They'll say, 'King Ahasuerus ordered Queen Vashti to be brought before him, but she wouldn't come.' <a href="/msb/esther/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the conduct of the queen will become known to all women, causing them to despise their husbands and say, ?King Xerxes ordered Queen Vashti to be brought before him, but she did not come.? <a href="/net/esther/1.htm">NET Bible</a> For the matter concerning the queen will spread to all the women, leading them to treat their husbands with contempt, saying, 'When King Ahasuerus gave orders to bring Queen Vashti into his presence, she would not come.' <a href="/nheb/esther/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For this deed of the queen will become known to all women, causing them to show contempt for their husbands, when it is reported, 'King Achshayarsh commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she did not come.' <a href="/wbt/esther/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For this deed of the queen will come abroad to all women, so that they will despise their husbands in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not. <a href="/web/esther/1.htm">World English Bible</a> For this deed of the queen will become known to all women, causing them to show contempt for their husbands when it is reported, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she didn’t come.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for the word of the queen goes forth to all the women, to render their husbands contemptible in their eyes, in their saying, King Ahasuerus commanded to bring in Vashti the queen before him, and she did not come; <a href="/ylt/esther/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for go forth doth the word of the queen unto all the women, to render their husbands contemptible in their eyes, in their saying, The king Ahasuerus said to bring in Vashti the queen before him, and she did not come; <a href="/slt/esther/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For the word of the queen will go forth ball the women to cause their husbands to be despised in their eyes, in their saying, The king Ahasuerus said to bring in Vashti the queen before him, and she came not.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For this deed of the queen will go abroad to all women, so that they will despise their husbands, and will say: King Assuerus commanded that queen Vasthi should come in to him, and she would not. <a href="/cpdv/esther/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 3:17>For word about the queen will go out to all the women, so that they will show contempt for they husbands, and they will say, ‘King Artaxerxes ordered that queen Vashti should enter before him, and she would not.’ <a href="/nabre/esther/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For the queen’s conduct will become known to all the women, and they will look with disdain upon their husbands when it is reported, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded that Queen Vashti be ushered into his presence, but she would not come.’ <a href="/nrsvce/esther/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For this deed of the queen will be made known to all women, causing them to look with contempt on their husbands, since they will say, ‘King Ahasuerus commanded Queen Vashti to be brought before him, and she did not come.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For this deed of the queen shall reach all women, so that their husbands shall be despised in their eyes, and they shall say, King Akhshirash commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she did not come. <a href="/hpbt/esther/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when the report of this matter will come forth to all women, their husbands will be scorned and despised in their eyes, and they shall be saying: ‘King Akhashiresh commanded to bring Vashti the queen before him and she did not enter!'.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For this deed of the queen will come abroad unto all women, to make their husbands contemptible in their eyes, when it will be said: The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not. <a href="/sep/esther/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> for he has told them the words of the queen, and how she disobeyed the king. As then, said he, she refused to obey king Artaxerxes, <a href="/parallel/esther/1-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=188" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/1.htm">Queen Vashti Deposed</a> …16And in the presence of the king and his princes, Memucan replied, “Queen Vashti has wronged not only the king, but all the princes and the peoples in all the provinces of King Xerxes. 17<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏə·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the conduct</a> <a href="/hebrew/4436.htm" title="4436: ham·mal·kāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">of the queen</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yê·ṣê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">will become known</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: han·nā·šîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">women,</a> <a href="/hebrew/959.htm" title="959: lə·haḇ·zō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To despise. A primitive root; to disesteem.">causing them to despise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê·hen (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3fp) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: ba‘·lê·hen (N-mpc:: 3fp) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner.">their husbands</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: bə·’ā·mə·rām (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">‘King</a> <a href="/hebrew/325.htm" title="325: ’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš (N-proper-ms) -- King of Persia. Or pachashrosh; of Persian origin; Achashverosh, the title of a Persian king.">Xerxes</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">ordered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4436.htm" title="4436: ham·mal·kāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">Queen</a> <a href="/hebrew/2060.htm" title="2060: waš·tî (N-proper-ms) -- Queen of Pers. Of Persian origin; Vashti, the queen of Xerxes.">Vashti</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lə·hā·ḇî (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">to be brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but she did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇā·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">come.’</a> 18This very day the noble women of Persia and Media who have heard about the queen’s conduct will say the same thing to all the king’s officials, resulting in much contempt and wrath.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a> 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. <a href="/colossians/3-18.htm">Colossians 3:18</a> Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. <a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">1 Peter 3:1-6</a> Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ... <a href="/1_corinthians/11-3.htm">1 Corinthians 11:3</a> But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. <a href="/genesis/3-16.htm">Genesis 3:16</a> To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” <a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">1 Timothy 2:11-12</a> A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. / I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-12</a> A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. <a href="/titus/2-4.htm">Titus 2:4-5</a> In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34-35</a> Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. / If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. <a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19-25</a> and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. / As Abigail came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, she saw David and his men coming down toward her, and she met them. / Now David had just said, “In vain I have protected all that belonged to this man in the wilderness. Nothing that belongs to him has gone missing, yet he has paid me back evil for good. ... <a href="/numbers/30-3.htm">Numbers 30:3-8</a> And if a woman in her father’s house during her youth makes a vow to the LORD or obligates herself by a pledge, / and her father hears about her vow or pledge but says nothing to her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. / But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her. ... <a href="/1_kings/21-25.htm">1 Kings 21:25</a> (Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. <a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm">Proverbs 12:4</a> A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">1 Peter 3:7</a> Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. <a href="/ephesians/5-33.htm">Ephesians 5:33</a> Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For this deed of the queen shall come abroad to all women, so that they shall despise their husbands in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not.despise.<a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16</a> And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.<a href="/ephesians/5-33.htm">Ephesians 5:33</a> Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/1-8.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/esther/1-16.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-11.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/esther/1-10.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-23.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-22.htm">Contemptible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Despise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-8.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/ruth/1-13.htm">Husbands</a> <a href="/esther/1-16.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Queen's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/esther/1-11.htm">Show</a> <a href="/esther/1-16.htm">Vashti</a> <a href="/esther/1-9.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/3-8.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/esther/1-19.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/job/11-3.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Contemptible</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/job/5-17.htm">Despise</a> <a href="/esther/1-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/esther/1-20.htm">Husbands</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Queen's</a> <a href="/esther/2-22.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/esther/2-10.htm">Show</a> <a href="/esther/1-19.htm">Vashti</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 1</div>1. <a href="/esther/1-1.htm">Xerxes makes royal feasts.</a> 10. <a href="/esther/1-10.htm">Vashti, sent for, refuses to come.</a> 13. <a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Xerxes, by the counsel of Memucan, puts away Vashti, and decrees men's sovereignty.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>For the conduct of the queen will become known to all women The conduct of Queen Vashti is significant in the context of the Persian Empire, where the king's authority was absolute. Her refusal to appear before King Xerxes at his command was a bold act that challenged the societal norms of the time. In the patriarchal society of ancient Persia, women were expected to be submissive to their husbands, and the queen's defiance could set a precedent for other women. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of maintaining order within the family structure, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a>, which emphasizes the role of wives in submission to their husbands.causing them to despise their husbands The fear expressed here is that Vashti's actions could lead to widespread disrespect among women towards their husbands, undermining the social order. This concern highlights the cultural importance placed on marital hierarchy and the potential for individual actions to influence societal norms. The biblical principle of respect within marriage is echoed in <a href="/1_peter/3.htm">1 Peter 3:1-6</a>, where wives are encouraged to be respectful and pure in their conduct, which can have a powerful impact on their husbands.and say, ‘King Xerxes ordered Queen Vashti to be brought before him, but she did not come.’ This phrase underscores the gravity of Vashti's refusal, as it directly contradicts the king's command. In the context of the Persian Empire, the king's word was law, and disobedience could lead to severe consequences. The narrative sets the stage for the introduction of Esther, whose obedience and courage will contrast with Vashti's defiance. This also foreshadows the theme of divine providence and the unfolding of God's plan, as seen throughout the Book of Esther. The situation mirrors the biblical principle found in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a>, which speaks to the importance of submitting to governing authorities, as they are established by God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_xerxes.htm">King Xerxes (Ahasuerus)</a> The Persian king who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. His decision to summon Queen Vashti sets the stage for the events in the Book of Esther. 2. <a href="/topical/q/queen_vashti.htm">Queen Vashti</a> The queen who refused King Xerxes' command to appear before him and his guests, leading to her removal from her position. 3. <a href="/topical/p/persian_empire.htm">Persian Empire</a> The setting of the Book of Esther, a vast empire known for its wealth and power during the reign of King Xerxes. 4. <a href="/topical/r/royal_banquet.htm">Royal Banquet</a> A lavish feast hosted by King Xerxes, during which he commanded Queen Vashti to appear, showcasing the opulence and excess of the Persian court. 5. <a href="/topical/r/royal_advisors.htm">Royal Advisors</a> The wise men and princes who advised King Xerxes on matters of law and governance, including the consequences of Vashti's refusal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_respect_in_marriage.htm">The Importance of Respect in Marriage</a> The account highlights the potential societal impact when respect is absent in marriage. Christian marriages should model mutual respect and honor, reflecting Christ's love for the church. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_vs._biblical_standards.htm">Cultural vs. Biblical Standards</a> While cultural norms may dictate certain behaviors, Christians are called to adhere to biblical principles, which often challenge societal expectations. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_influence.htm">The Role of Influence</a> Vashti's actions had the potential to influence other women in the kingdom. Believers should be mindful of their influence on others, striving to set a godly example. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_defiance.htm">Consequences of Defiance</a> Vashti's refusal led to significant personal consequences. This serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience and submission to authority, as long as it aligns with God's Word. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a> Despite human decisions and actions, God's sovereign plan unfolds. Vashti's removal paved the way for Esther's rise, demonstrating God's providence in the lives of His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 1</a> <a href="/q/who_was_queen_vashti_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Queen Vashti in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_hadassah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Hadassah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/are_there_records_of_vashti's_banishment.htm">Could Queen Vashti's refusal (Esther 1:12) and subsequent banishment be supported by Persian royal court records or historical precedents?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_mordecai_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Mordecai in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - They shall despise their husbands. Literally, "their lords," but the word is the one ordinarily used for "husband." When it shall be reported. Rather, "while they say," or "and shall say." (So the Vulgate - "ut contemnant et dicant.") <a href="/commentaries/esther/1-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the conduct דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the queen הַמַּלְכָּה֙ (ham·mal·kāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> Queen -- a queen will become known יֵצֵ֤א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every women, הַנָּשִׁ֔ים (han·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female causing them to despise לְהַבְז֥וֹת (lə·haḇ·zō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_959.htm">Strong's 959: </a> To disesteem their husbands בַּעְלֵיהֶ֖ן (ba‘·lê·hen) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1167.htm">Strong's 1167: </a> A master, a husband, owner and say, בְּאָמְרָ֗ם (bə·’ā·mə·rām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Xerxes אֲחַשְׁוֵר֡וֹשׁ (’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_325.htm">Strong's 325: </a> Ahasuerus -- king of Persia ordered אָמַ֞ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say Queen הַמַּלְכָּ֛ה (ham·mal·kāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> Queen -- a queen Vashti וַשְׁתִּ֧י (waš·tî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2060.htm">Strong's 2060: </a> Vashti -- queen of Pers to be brought לְהָבִ֨יא (lə·hā·ḇî) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go before him, לְפָנָ֖יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face but she did not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no come.’ בָֽאָה׃ (ḇā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/1-17.htm">Esther 1:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/1-17.htm">OT History: Esther 1:17 For this deed of the queen will (Est Esth. 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