Text -- Esther 2:8 (NET)

2:8 It so happened that when the king’s edict and his law became known many young women were taken to Susa the citadel to be placed under the authority of Hegai. Esther also was taken to the royal palace to be under the authority of Hegai, who was overseeing the women.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Est 2:8

¹ tn Heb “were heard” (so NASB); NRSV “were (had been NIV) proclaimed.”

² tn Heb “the house of the king.” So also in vv. 9, 13. Cf. NLT “the king’s harem.”