Bible Strands
Esther 1:21
The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan advised.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The king and his officials respond to Memucan’s proposal concerning Queen Vashti’s removal and the enforcement of wifely honor.
The words — וַיִּיטַב הַדָּבָר בְּעֵינֵי הַמֶּלֶךְ (va.yi.tav ha.davar be.'ei.nei ha.me.lekh) literally renders “and the matter was good in the eyes of the king.” The phrase וַיַּעַשׂ הַמֶּלֶךְ כִּדְבַר (va.ya.'as ha.me.lekh ki.d.var) states “and the king did according to the word.”
The thread — This approval pattern repeats in Genesis 41:37 and Esther 2:4, and it directly follows the legal procedure outlined in Esther 1:19.
Why it lands — The verse records the king’s acceptance before any provincial letters are sent, establishing the chronological order of the decree’s ratification. The text demands recognition of this sequence before drawing conclusions about royal authority or administrative execution.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:
Cross-references
- Genesis 41:37 This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials.
- Esther 2:4 Then let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti.” This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.
- Esther 1:19 So if it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree, and let it be recorded in the laws of Persia and Media so that it cannot be repealed, that Vashti shall never again enter the presence of King Xerxes, and that her royal position shall be given to a woman better than she.