Greek Esther 2:10-12

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

¹⁰ Now Esther had not disclosed her people or country, for Mordecai had commanded her not to make it known. ¹¹ And every day Mordecai walked in the courtyard of the harem, to see what would happen to Esther.

¹² Now the period after which a girl was to go to the king was twelve months. During this time the days of beautification are completed—six months while they are anointing themselves with oil of myrrh, and six months with spices and ointments for women.