Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

Esther 2:4

And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
And let the woman who shall please the king be queen instead of Astin. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
And let the woman who shall please the king be queen instead of Astin. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
and let the maiden who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti.” The thing pleased the king, and he did so.
World English Bible
GNVView canonical →
And the mayde that shall please the King, let her reigne in the steade of Vashti. And this pleased the King, and he did so.
Geneva Bible

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