KJV ORIGINAL
What shall we do unto the queen Vashti according to law, because she hath not performed the commandment of the king Ahasuerus by the chamberlains?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
What should we do to Queen Vashti according to the law, since she refused to obey King Ahasuerus's command that was delivered by his servants?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The king's advisors are asking what legal punishment Queen Vashti should face for disobeying the king's direct order.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place in the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus (likely Xerxes I) around 483-473 BC. Queen Vashti had refused the king's command to appear before his guests at a banquet, likely to display her beauty. In ancient Persia, disobeying a royal decree was a serious offense that required legal consequences according to established law.
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