Est 2:18 | HCSB | STEP | The king held a great banquet for all his officials and staff . It was Esther’s banquet . He freed his provinces from tax payments and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty .

‏ Esther 2:18

18 The king held a great banquet for all his officials and staff. ^a It was Esther’s banquet. He freed his provinces from tax payments and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty. ^b