Esther 1:20
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King James Version (modern wording)
And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small.
Esther 1:20 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And when the king’s decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his kingdom (for it is great), all the wives will give to their husbands honor, both to great and small.
Esther 1:20 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The edict the king issues will be heard throughout his vast kingdom—and so all women, from the least to the greatest, will honor their husbands.”
Esther 1:20 (BSB)
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What does Esther 1:20 say?
Esther 1:20 in modern King James wording reads: "And when the king's decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small."
Where is Esther 1:20 found in the Bible?
Esther 1:20 is verse 20 of chapter 1 of the book of Esther, in the Old Testament. Esther has 10 chapters.
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