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Esther 1:3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Esther 1:3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
3 in the third year of his reign, he gave a banquet for all his officials and ministers. The army of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the governors of the provinces were present,(A)
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Esther 2:18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Esther 2:18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 Then the king gave a great banquet to all his officials and ministers: “Esther’s banquet.” He also granted a holiday[a] to the provinces and gave gifts with royal liberality.(A)
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- 2.18 Or an amnesty or a release from taxes
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