When the king's command and edict had been proclaimed, many young women gathered at the citadel of Susa under the care of Hegai. Esther was also taken to the palace and placed under the care of Hegai, the custodian of the women. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Hegai. Esther 2:3 Chapter Outline 1. Out of the choice of virgins a queen is to be chosen.5. Mordecai the nursing father of Esther. 8. Esther preferred before the rest. 12. The manner of purification, and going in to the king. 15. Esther, best pleasing the king, is made queen. 21. Mordecai, discovering a treason, is recorded in the chronicles. Jump to Previous Assembled Castle Charge Citadel Command Commandment Custody Decree Esther Gathered Heard Hegai House Keeper King's Maidens Palace Published Shushan Susa Together WomenJump to Next Assembled Castle Charge Citadel Command Commandment Custody Decree Esther Gathered Heard Hegai House Keeper King's Maidens Palace Published Shushan Susa Together Women |
Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible So it came about when the command and decree of the king were heard and many young ladies were gathered to the citadel of Susa into the custody of Hegai, that Esther was taken to the king's palace into the custody of Hegai, who was in charge of the women. King James Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. International Standard Version The king's order and edict was proclaimed, and many young women were brought to Susa the capital under the care of Hegai. Esther was taken to the palace into the care of Hegai, who was in charge of the women. NET Bible It so happened that when the king's edict and his law became known 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 to be under the authority of Hegai, who was overseeing the women. Links Esther 2:8 NIVEsther 2:8 NLT Esther 2:8 ESV Esther 2:8 NASB Esther 2:8 KJV Esther 2:8 Bible Apps Esther 2:8 Parallel Esther 2:8 Biblia Paralela Esther 2:8 Chinese Bible Esther 2:8 French Bible Esther 2:8 German Bible Esther 2:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |
