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Esther 2:8
New English Translation

8 It so happened that when the king’s edict and his law became known[a] many young women were taken to Susa the citadel to be placed under the authority of Hegai. Esther also was taken to the royal palace[b] to be under the authority of Hegai, who was overseeing the women.

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  1. Esther 2:8 tn Heb “were heard” (so NASB); NRSV “were (had been NIV) proclaimed.”
  2. Esther 2:8 tn Heb “the house of the king.” So also in vv. 9, 13. Cf. NLT “the king’s harem.”
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