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Esther 2:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Esther 2:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 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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Esther 2:8
New King James Version
Esther 2:8
New King James Version
8 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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- Esther 2:8 Or Susa
- Esther 2:8 palace
Esther 2:8
New International Version
Esther 2:8
New International Version
8 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.
Esther 2:8
King James Version
Esther 2:8
King James Version
8 So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.
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