Est 2:18 | NET2full | STEP | Then the king prepared a large banquet for all his officials and his servants —it was actually Esther’s banquet . He also set aside a holiday for the provinces , and he provided for offerings at the king’s expense .

‏ Esther 2:18

18 Then the king prepared a large banquet for all his officials and his servants—it was actually Esther’s banquet. He also set aside a holiday for the provinces, and he provided for offerings at the king’s expense. ^{▼▼tc The LXX does not include the words “and he provided for offerings at the king’s expense.”}