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Esther 2:17-19
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Esther 2:17-19
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
17 the king loved Esther more than all the women, and she found grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. 18 Then the king gave a great banquet to all his princes and servants; it was Esther’s banquet. He also granted a remission of taxes[a] to the provinces, and gave gifts with royal liberality.
Mordecai Discovers a Plot
19 When the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mor′decai was sitting at the king’s gate.
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- Esther 2:18 Or a holiday
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)
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