18 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.
Esther 1:18
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Greek Esther 1:17–19
17 for he has told them the words of the queen, and how she disobeyed the king. As she then refused to obey King Ahasuerus, (WEB) 18 so this day the other wives of the chiefs of the Persians and Medes, having heard what she said to the king, will dare in the same way to d… (WEB)
Greek Esther 2:1–2
1 After this, the king’s anger was pacified, and he no more mentioned Vashti, bearing in mind what she had said, and how he had condemned her. (WEB) 2 Then the servants of the king said, “Let chaste, beautiful young virgins be sought for the king. (WEB)
Ezekiel 23:47–49
47 The mob will stone them and cut them down with their swords. They will kill their sons and daughters and burn down their houses. 48 So I will put an end to indecency in the land, and all the women will be admonished not to imitate your behavior. 49 They will repay yo…
Esther 1:11–13
11 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. 12 Queen Vashti, however, refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs. And the king became furious, and…
Greek Esther 1:11–13
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Esther 2:1–2
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Judith 10:18–20
18 And there was great excitement throughout all the camp, for her coming was reported among the tents. They came and surrounded her as she stood outside Holofernes’ tent, until they told him about her. (WEB) 19 They marveled at her beauty, and marveled at the children of… (WEB)
Sirach 23:25–27
25 Her children will not take root. Her branches will bear no fruit. (WEB) 26 She will leave her memory for a curse. Her reproach won’t be blotted out. (WEB) 27 And those who are left behind will know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord, and nothing sweeter than… (WEB)
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