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Esther 2:2-4
New International Reader's Version
Esther 2:2-4
New International Reader's Version
2 At that time the king’s personal attendants made a suggestion. They said, “King Xerxes, let a search be made for some beautiful young virgins for you. 3 Appoint some officials in every territory in your kingdom. Have them bring all these beautiful young women into the fort of Susa. Put them in the special place where the virgins stay. Then put Hegai in charge of them. He’s the official who serves you. He’s in charge of the women. Let beauty care be given to the new group of women. 4 Then let the young woman who pleases you the most become queen in Vashti’s place.” The king liked that advice. So he followed it.
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