KJV ORIGINAL
And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This advice pleased the king and his officials, so the king did exactly what Memucan had suggested.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The king accepted his advisor's counsel and decided to follow through with the recommended action.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Queen Vashti refused to appear before King Ahasuerus at his banquet, causing him to seek advice from his wise men about how to respond. Memucan had just advised the king to banish Vashti and replace her, arguing that her disobedience would encourage other wives throughout the empire to rebel against their husbands. The Persian Empire had a complex system of advisors and officials who influenced royal decisions.
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