Greek Esther 1:19-21

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¹⁹ If, therefore, it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree, inscribed in accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians so that it may not be altered, that the queen may no longer come into his presence, and let the king give her royal rank to a woman better than she.^{(A) 20} Let whatever law the king enacts be proclaimed in his kingdom, and thus all women will give honor to their husbands, rich and poor alike.”^{(B) 21} This speech pleased the king and the governors, and the king did as Muchaeus had recommended.