Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king and his nobles were pleased with this advice, so the king did as Memukan proposed. New Living Translation The king and his nobles thought this made good sense, so he followed Memucan’s counsel. English Standard Version This advice pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memucan proposed. Berean Standard Bible The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan had advised. King James Bible And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan: New King James Version And the reply pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan. New American Standard Bible Now this word pleased the king and the officials, and the king did as Memucan proposed. NASB 1995 This word pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memucan proposed. NASB 1977 And this word pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memucan proposed. Legacy Standard Bible And this word was good in the eyes of the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan. Amplified Bible This statement (advice) pleased the king and the officials, and the king did what Memucan proposed. Christian Standard Bible The king and his counselors approved the proposal, and he followed Memucan’s advice. Holman Christian Standard Bible The king and his counselors approved the proposal, and he followed Memucan’s advice. American Standard Version And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan: Contemporary English Version King Xerxes and his officials liked what Memucan had said, English Revised Version And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan: GOD'S WORD® Translation The king and his officials approved of this, and so the king did as Memucan suggested. Good News Translation The king and his officials liked this idea, and the king did what Memucan suggested. International Standard Version This seemed like a good idea to the king and his officials, so the king did what Memucan suggested. Majority Standard Bible The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan had advised. NET Bible The matter seemed appropriate to the king and the officials. So the king acted on the advice of Memucan. New Heart English Bible And this advice pleased the king and the officials, and the king did according to the word of Memucan: Webster's Bible Translation And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan: World English Bible This advice pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the thing is good in the eyes of the king, and of the princes, and the king does according to the word of Memucan, Young's Literal Translation 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, Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis counsel pleased the king, and the princes: and the king did according to the counsel of Mamuchan. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible This proposal pleased the king and the officials, and the king acted on the advice of Memucan. New Revised Standard Version This advice pleased the king and the officials, and the king did as Memucan proposed; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Meaucan; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the word pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did as Muchaeus had said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Queen Vashti Deposed…20The 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.” 21The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan had advised. 22He 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.… Cross References Daniel 6:1-3 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. Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. 1 Kings 12:6-11 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. ... Romans 13:1-2 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. 1 Peter 2:13-14 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. 1 Samuel 8:4-7 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. ... Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. 2 Chronicles 10:6-8 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. Ephesians 5:22-24 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. Genesis 41:37-40 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. ... Matthew 22:21 “Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 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. 1 Kings 3:28 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. Titus 3:1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, Exodus 18:19-24 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. ... Treasury of Scripture And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan: pleased the king. Esther 1:19 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. Esther 2:4 And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so. Genesis 41:37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. Jump to Previous Advice Captains Eyes Good Memucan Memu'can Nobles Pleased Princes Proposed Seemed Suggestion WordJump to Next Advice Captains Eyes Good Memucan Memu'can Nobles Pleased Princes Proposed Seemed Suggestion WordEsther 1 1. Xerxes makes royal feasts.10. Vashti, sent for, refuses to come. 13. Xerxes, by the counsel of Memucan, puts away Vashti, and decrees men's sovereignty. The king The term "king" here refers to King Ahasuerus, historically identified with Xerxes I of Persia. His reign is marked by opulence and power, yet also by impulsive decisions, as seen in this narrative. The Hebrew word for king, "melek," signifies not just a ruler but one who holds authority and responsibility over a nation. In the context of Esther, the king's decisions set the stage for the unfolding of God's providential plan for His people. and his princes were pleased with this counsel so the king did as Memucan had advised Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The kingהַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king and his princes וְהַשָּׂרִ֑ים (wə·haś·śā·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince were pleased וַיִּיטַב֙ (way·yî·ṭaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing with this counsel; הַדָּבָ֔ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause so the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king did וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make as Memucan מְמוּכָֽן׃ (mə·mū·ḵān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4462: Memucan -- a prince of Persia and Media had advised. כִּדְבַ֥ר (kiḏ·ḇar) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause Links Esther 1:21 NIVEsther 1:21 NLT Esther 1:21 ESV Esther 1:21 NASB Esther 1:21 KJV Esther 1:21 BibleApps.com Esther 1:21 Biblia Paralela Esther 1:21 Chinese Bible Esther 1:21 French Bible Esther 1:21 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 1:21 This advice pleased the king and (Est Esth. 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