When the king’s command and edict became public knowledge, many young women gathered at the fortress of Susa under Hegai’s care. Esther was also taken to the palace and placed under the care of Hegai, who was in charge of the women.

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So it was, when the king’s command and decree were heard, and when many young women were (A)gathered at [a]Shushan the [b]citadel, under the custody of Hegai, that Esther also was taken to the king’s palace, into the care of Hegai the custodian of the women.

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Footnotes

  1. Esther 2:8 Or Susa
  2. Esther 2:8 palace

Esther Finds Favor

So it came about, when the command and decree of the king were heard and (A)many young ladies were gathered to the citadel of Susa into the [a]custody of (B)Hegai, that Esther was taken to the king’s [b]palace into the custody of Hegai, who was in charge of the women.

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Footnotes

  1. Esther 2:8 Lit hand
  2. Esther 2:8 Lit house

When the king’s order and edict had been proclaimed, many young women were brought to the citadel of Susa(A) and put under the care of Hegai. Esther also was taken to the king’s palace and entrusted to Hegai, who had charge of the harem.

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