Esther 2:8-10

New Catholic Bible

⁸ When the king’s order and edict had been proclaimed, many young women were brought to the citadel of Susa and placed in the care of Hegai. Esther, too, was brought to the royal palace in the care of Hegai, who was in charge of the harem. ⁹ She pleased him and won his favor. So Hegai lost no time in furnishing her with cosmetics and provisions and in assigning her seven maids from the king’s palace while transferring her and the maids into the best place in the harem.

¹⁰ Now on the counsel of Mordecai, Esther did not mention her nationality or family to anyone.