Esther 1:18

[Likewise] shall the ladies of Persia and Media say this day unto all the king's princes, which have heard of the deed of the queen. Thus [shall there arise] too much contempt and wrath.

Likewise shall the ladies {H8282} of Persia {H6539} and Media {H4074} say {H559} this day {H3117} unto all the king's {H4428} princes {H8269}, which have heard {H8085} of the deed {H1697} of the queen {H4436}. Thus shall there arise too much {H1767} contempt {H963} and wrath {H7110}.

Moreover, the noble ladies of Persia and Media who hear of the queen's conduct will mention it to all the king's officials, which will bring about no end of disrespect and discord.

This 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.

And this day will the princesses of Persia and Media who have heard of the deed of the queen say the like unto all the king’s princes. So will there arise much contempt and wrath.

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Cross-References

  • Judges 5:29 (2 votes)

    Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself,

  • 1 Kings 11:3 (2 votes)

    And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.