Est 2:8 | NASB1995 | STEP | So it came about when the command and decree of the king were heard and many young ladies were gathered to the citadel of Susa into the custody of Hegai , that Esther was taken to the king’s palace into the custody of Hegai , who was in charge of the women .

Esther 2:8

Esther Finds Favor

8 So it came about when the command and decree of the king were heard and ^amany young ladies were gathered to the citadel of Susa into the custody of ^bHegai, that Esther was taken to the king’s ^{▼▼ Lit house}palace into the custody of Hegai, who was in charge of the women.