Esther 2:18-20
English Standard Version
18 Then the king (A)gave a great feast for all his officials and servants; it was Esther's feast. He also granted a remission of taxes to the provinces and gave gifts with royal generosity.
Mordecai Discovers a Plot
19 Now when the virgins were gathered together (B)the second time, Mordecai was sitting (C)at the king's gate. 20 (D)Esther had not made known her kindred or her people, as Mordecai had commanded her, for Esther obeyed Mordecai just (E)as when she was brought up by him.
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Esther 2:18-20
New International Version
18 And the king gave a great banquet,(A) Esther’s banquet, for all his nobles and officials.(B) He proclaimed a holiday throughout the provinces and distributed gifts with royal liberality.(C)
Mordecai Uncovers a Conspiracy
19 When the virgins were assembled a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate.(D) 20 But Esther had kept secret her family background and nationality just as Mordecai had told her to do, for she continued to follow Mordecai’s instructions as she had done when he was bringing her up.(E)
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