Esther 1:21
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 Version
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,

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 Bible
His counsel pleased the king, and the princes: and the king did according to the counsel of Mamuchan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
His counsel pleased the king and the rulers, and the king acted according to the counsel of Memucan,

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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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 ...
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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.

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Esther 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
The "princes" were high-ranking officials or nobles in the Persian Empire, serving as advisors to the king. The Hebrew word "sar" denotes a leader or chief, indicating their significant influence in the royal court. This phrase highlights the collective agreement among the king's advisors, emphasizing the weight of their counsel in the decision-making process.

were pleased
The phrase "were pleased" suggests a sense of satisfaction or agreement among the king and his princes. The Hebrew root "yatab" conveys the idea of something being good or right in their eyes. This reflects the human tendency to seek consensus and approval, often prioritizing personal or political gain over moral or ethical considerations.

with this counsel
The "counsel" refers to the advice given by Memucan, one of the king's advisors. In Hebrew, "etzah" means advice or plan, often carrying the connotation of strategic or calculated thinking. This counsel, though politically expedient, sets a precedent for the treatment of women and authority within the empire, highlighting the cultural norms and values of the time.

so the king did
This phrase indicates the king's decision to act upon the advice given. The Hebrew verb "asah" means to do or make, signifying action and implementation. It underscores the king's role as the ultimate authority, whose decisions have far-reaching consequences, both politically and personally.

as Memucan had advised
Memucan's advice was to depose Queen Vashti for her refusal to appear before the king, as recorded earlier in the chapter. The name "Memucan" is of Persian origin, and his role as an advisor reflects the diverse cultural and political landscape of the Persian Empire. His counsel, while addressing a specific incident, inadvertently sets the stage for Esther's rise to queenship, illustrating the unseen hand of God working through human affairs.

Verse 21. - The king did according to the word of Memucan. 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).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The king
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (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


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