Greek Esther 2:21-23

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²¹ Now two of the king’s eunuchs, who were chief bodyguards, were upset because of Mordecai’s advancement, and they plotted to kill King Artaxerxes. ²² The matter became known to Mordecai, and he warned Esther, who in turn revealed the plot to the king.^{(A) 23} He investigated the two eunuchs and hanged them. Then the king ordered that a record commemorating Mordecai’s goodwill be deposited in the royal archive.^(B)