Then the king’s attendants, who served him, said, “(A)Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king. And may the king appoint overseers in (B)all the provinces of his kingdom, and have them [a]bring every beautiful young virgin to the citadel of Susa, to the harem, into the custody of (C)Hegai, the king’s eunuch, who is in charge of the women; and (D)let their cosmetics be given to them. Then let the young woman who pleases the king be queen in place of Vashti.” And the [b]suggestion pleased the king, and he did accordingly.

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Footnotes

  1. Esther 2:3 Lit gather
  2. Esther 2:4 Lit word

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