Esther 2:4

2:4 Let the young woman whom the king finds most attractive ¹  become queen in place of Vashti.” This seemed like a good idea to the king, ²  so he acted accordingly.

Esther 2:18

2:18 Then the king prepared a large banquet for all his officials and his servants – it was actually Esther’s banquet. He also set aside a holiday for the provinces, and he provided for offerings at the king’s expense. ³ 

[2:4]  ¹ tn Heb “who is good in the eyes of the king.”

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

[2:18]  ³ tc The LXX does not include the words “and he provided for offerings at the king’s expense.”