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21 This seemed like a good idea[a] to the king and his officials, so the king did what Memucan suggested.[b] 22 He sent letters to all the provinces of the king, written in the script of that province,[c] and to each people in their own language, ordering that every man should be the master in his house and speak the language of his own people.

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  1. Esther 1:21 The Heb. lacks idea
  2. Esther 1:21 Lit. according to the word of Memucan
  3. Esther 1:22 Lit. to each province according to its writing