Esther 1:11

To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.

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Other Translations for Esther 1:11

BSB
to bring Queen Vashti before him, wearing her royal crown, to display her beauty to the people and officials. For she was beautiful to behold.
AKJV
To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to show the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.
CPDV
to bring in queen Vashti before the king, with the crown set upon her head, to show her beauty to the whole people and to the leaders, for she was very beautiful.
ERV
to bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the peoples and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.
NHEB
to bring Vashti the queen before the king with the royal crown, to show the people and the officials her beauty; for she was beautiful.
SMT
To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown of the kingdom, to cause the people and the chiefs to see her beauty: for she was good of appearance.

Commentary for Esther 1:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Esther 1:11
Summary
King commands queen's appearance to display her beauty
Place
Royal palace of Ahasuerus
Event
Queen ordered for public presentation
Estimated Time Period
c. 480 BC
Category
Narrative