Greek Esther 1:19

19 Now, if the king likes this suggestion, he might send out a royal order and have it written into the laws of Persia and Media. It shouldn't be applied differently for anyone. It should say that the queen should never again be allowed to come before the king. It should also say that King Artaxerxes will give Vashti's royal place to someone better than she.

Greek Esther 1:19 In-Context

17 (The king had reported to them the queen's words and how she defied the king.) "Just as she defied King Artaxerxes,

18 after today the important women of Persia and Media who hear about the queen's actions will dare to dishonor their own husbands.

19 Now, if the king likes this suggestion, he might send out a royal order and have it written into the laws of Persia and Media. It shouldn't be applied differently for anyone. It should say that the queen should never again be allowed to come before the king. It should also say that King Artaxerxes will give Vashti's royal place to someone better than she.

20 When the king's order becomes public through the whole empire, however he decides to put it, all women will treat their husbands properly, whether from an important family or not."

21 The king liked the plan, as did the governors, and he did just what Memucan said.