esther

Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter:

Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto

Esther had not shewed

know how Esther did, and what should

the turn of Esther, the daughter of

appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the

So Esther was taken unto

the king loved Esther above all the

his servants, even Esther’s feast; and he

Esther had not yet

charged her: for Esther did the commandment

told it unto Esther the queen; and

the queen; and Esther certified the king

So Esther’s maids and her

Then called Esther for Hatach, one

shew it unto Esther, and to declare

came and told Esther the words of

Again Esther spake unto Hatach,

told to Mordecai Esther’s words.

commanded to answer Esther, Think not with

Then Esther bade them return

to all that Esther had commanded him.

third day, that Esther put on her

the king saw Esther the queen standing

held out to Esther the golden sceptre

his hand. So Esther drew near, and

wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is

And Esther answered, If it

may do as Esther hath said. So

the banquet that Esther had prepared.

king said unto Esther at the banquet

Then answered Esther, and said, My

said moreover, Yea, Esther the queen did

banquet that Esther had prepared.

to banquet with Esther the queen.

said again unto Esther on the second

thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall

Then Esther the queen answered

and said unto Esther the queen, Who

And Esther said, The adversary

his life to Esther the queen; for

the bed whereon Esther was. Then said

Jews’ enemy unto Esther the queen. And

the king; for Esther had told what

unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over

And Esther spake yet again

golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose,

toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood

Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen and

I have given Esther the house of