Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And it came to pass, in the hearing of the word of the king and his law, that many young women were gathered to Susa the citadel, into the hand of Hegai, and Esther was taken into the house of the king, into the hand of Hegai, the keeper of the women.
Latin
Cumque percrebruisset regis imperium, et juxta mandatum illius multæ pulchræ virgines adducerentur Susan, et Egeo traderentur eunucho, Esther quoque inter ceteras puellas ei tradita est, ut servaretur in numero feminarum.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
People
Esther: Jewish queen of Persia; saved her people from genocide Hegai: A eunuch in charge of King Ahasuerus' harem
Places
Susa: Capital city of the Persian Empire
Glossary
Topics
Captive: Advanced to Positions in State Chamberlain: An officer of a King Hegai: Chamberlain of Ahasuerus Marriage: Wives Taken by Edict Shushan (Susa): King's Palace At