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11 to bring Queen Vashti before the king with the royal crown, to unveil her beauty to the people and the officials, for she was beautiful. 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command delivered by his eunuchs. Therefore, the king grew very angry, and his wrath burned within him.

13 Then the king spoke to the wise men, who understood the times (for in this way the king would speak before all who understood law and judgment).

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11 to bring(A) before him Queen Vashti, wearing her royal crown, in order to display her beauty(B) to the people and nobles, for she was lovely to look at. 12 But when the attendants delivered the king’s command, Queen Vashti refused to come. Then the king became furious and burned with anger.(C)

13 Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times(D)

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