Add parallel Print Page Options

Perhaps the king could choose certain people in all the royal provinces to lead the search. They could bring all the beautiful young women together to the city of Susa, to the women’s house, under the care of the king’s eunuch in charge of the women, and supply them with bath oils and anything else they might need. Perhaps the young woman who pleases you the most could take Vashti’s place as queen.” The king liked the plan and put it in place.

Now there was a Jew in Susa whose name was Mordecai, Jair’s son. He came from the family line of Shimei and Kish; he was a Benjaminite.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

The CEB Student Bible--paperback
The CEB Student Bible--paperback
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $21.99
Save: $8.00 (27%)
CEB Thinline Bible--bonded leather, burgundy
CEB Thinline Bible--bonded leather, burgundy
Retail: $30.99
Our Price: $24.60
Save: $6.39 (21%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
The CEB Student Bible, DecoTone Black
The CEB Student Bible, DecoTone Black
Retail: $43.99
Our Price: $31.20
Save: $12.79 (29%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible, Soft leather-look, Midnight Splash
CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible, Soft leather-look, Midnight Splash
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $29.95
Save: $10.04 (25%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
The CEB Student Bible-hardcover
The CEB Student Bible-hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $24.99
Save: $10.00 (29%)