Esther 2:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti.” This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.”
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“Then let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti.” This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.”
King James Version · Public Domain“and let the maiden that pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and the young woman who is good in the eyes of the king doth reign instead of Vashti;' and the thing is good in the eyes of the king, and he doth so.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Esther 2:4 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 13:4so he asked Amnon, “Why are you, the son of the king, so depressed morning after morning? Won’t you tell me?” Amnon replied, “I am in love with Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.”
- 2 Samuel 16:21Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to keep the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.”
- 2 Samuel 17:4This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
- Esther 1:21The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan had advised.
- Esther 3:9If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.”
- Matthew 14:6On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
- Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
- Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).