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So, when the decree of the king was proclaimed, and many girls were gathered in Susa the capital in the custody of Gai, Esther also was brought to Gai, who had custody of the women. The girl pleased him and won his favour, and he quickly provided her with ointments and her portion of food,[a] as well as seven maids chosen from the palace; he treated her and her maids with special favour in the harem. 10 Now Esther had not disclosed her people or country, for Mordecai had commanded her not to make it known.

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  1. Greek Esther 2:9 Gk lacks of food

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