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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.
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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."
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The king liked the plan, as did the governors, and he did just what Memucan said.
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He sent written orders throughout the kingdom. Each country received the orders written in its own language. Fear and respect were established in every home.