Est 1:16-18 | MHM | STEP | v. 16-20 : Memucan, one of the advisors, suggested that Vashti should be removed as queen for disobeying the king. He said that if Vashti’s actions were ignored, other wives in the kingdom would also disrespect their husbands (Esther 1:16-18 ). He proposed that a public decree should be made so that all wives would respect their husbands, both rich and poor (Esther 1:20 ). Good order in families is important for society as a whole, and leaders set an example for others.

‏ Esther 1:16-18

v. 16-20: Memucan, one of the advisors, suggested that Vashti should be removed as queen for disobeying the king. He said that if Vashti’s actions were ignored, other wives in the kingdom would also disrespect their husbands (Esther 1:16-18 ^a). He proposed that a public decree should be made so that all wives would respect their husbands, both rich and poor (Esther 1:20 ^b). Good order in families is important for society as a whole, and leaders set an example for others.

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