Esther 2:18-20

English Standard Version

¹⁸ Then the king ^(A)gave a great feast for all his officials and servants; it was Esther's feast. He also granted a remission of taxes to the provinces and gave gifts with royal generosity.

Mordecai Discovers a Plot

¹⁹ Now when the virgins were gathered together ^(B)the second time, Mordecai was sitting ^(C)at the king's gate. ^20 (D)Esther had not made known her kindred or her people, as Mordecai had commanded her, for Esther obeyed Mordecai just ^(E)as when she was brought up by him.