Est 2:8 | NASB2020 | 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 ^{▼▼Lit hand}custody of ^cHegai, that Esther was taken to the king’s ^{▼▼Lit house}palace into the custody of Hegai, who was in charge of the women.