Esther Approaches the King

On the third day,(A) Esther dressed up in her royal clothing and stood in the inner courtyard(B) of the palace facing it. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing its entrance.

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Esther’s Request to the King

On the third day Esther put on her royal robes(A) and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s(B) hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance.

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14 Announce a sacred fast;(A)
proclaim an assembly!
Gather the elders(B)
and all the residents of the land
at the house of the Lord your God,(C)
and cry out to the Lord.(D)

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14 Declare a holy fast;(A)
    call a sacred assembly.
Summon the elders
    and all who live in the land(B)
to the house of the Lord your God,
    and cry out(C) to the Lord.(D)

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