Esther 1:19

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If it please the king, let there go forth a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it not be altered, that Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate to another who is better than she.

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The Babylonian and Persian EmpiresThe Babylonian and Persian empires that carried Judah into exile and later allowed the return.

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Ethiopia (Cush) marked the empire’s southern reach,

Places in this passage

Esther 1:19 mentions Ethiopia, India, Media, Persia and Susa.

Photo of Media — Media · Philippe Chavin

Photo of Persia — Persia · Hadis Faghiri