This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Esther (Greek) 2:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20212 He overheard their conversation and inquired into their purposes and learned that they were preparing to lay hands on King Artaxerxes, and he informed the king concerning them. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible2 His servants said, “Perhaps the king could have a search made for beautiful young women who haven’t yet had sex with a man. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version2 And the king's servants and his officers said: Let young women be sought for the king, virgins and beautiful, See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)2 So some of the king's advisers suggested, “Why don't you make a search to find some beautiful young women of good character? See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers2 Then the servants of the king said, “Let chaste, beautiful young virgins be sought for the king. See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition2 Then his personal servants said: Your Majesty, a search must be made to find you some beautiful young women who have good reputations See the chapter |