21 The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan had advised. 22 He 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.
Esther 1:21–22
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Greek Esther 1:20–22
20 Let the law of the king which he will have made be widely proclaimed in his kingdom. Then all the women will give honor to their husbands, from the poor even to the rich.” (WEB) 21 This advice pleased the king and the princes; and the king did as Memucan had said, (WEB) 22 and s… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 1:41–43
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Esther 9:29–31
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Greek Esther 1:15–17
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Greek Esther 8:13–15
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Esther 4:16–17
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Esther 8:7–9
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Greek Esther 9:3–4
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