17 The king loved Esther more than all the other women. She won more favor and approval from him than did any of the other virgins. He placed the royal crown on her head and made her queen in place of Vashti.(A)

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17 Now the king was attracted to Esther more than to any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval more than any of the other virgins. So he set a royal crown on her head and made her queen(A) instead of Vashti.

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If I have found favor in the eyes of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and perform my request,(A) may the king and Haman come to the banquet I will prepare for them.(B) Tomorrow I will do what the king has asked.”

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If the king regards me with favor(A) and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet(B) I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.”

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