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Esther 1:11

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1:11 to bring Queen Vashti into the king’s presence wearing her royal high turban. He wanted to show the people and the officials her beauty, for she was very attractive. 1 

Esther 2:4

Context
2:4 Let the young woman whom the king finds most attractive 2  become queen in place of Vashti.” This seemed like a good idea to the king, 3  so he acted accordingly.

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[1:11]  1 tn Heb “was good of appearance”; KJV “was fair to look on”; NAB “was lovely to behold.”

[2:4]  2 tn Heb “who is good in the eyes of the king.”

[2:4]  3 tn Heb “the matter was good in the eyes of the king.” Cf. TEV “The king thought this was good advice.”



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