Est 2:18-20 | ESV | STEP | Then the king gave a great feast for all his officials and servants ; it was Esther’s feast . He also granted a remission of taxes to the provinces and gave gifts with royal generosity .

Esther 2:18-20

18 Then the king ^agave a great feast for all his officials and servants; it was Esther’s feast. He also granted a remission of taxes to the provinces and gave gifts with royal generosity.

Mordecai Discovers a Plot

19 Now when the virgins were gathered together ^bthe second time, Mordecai was sitting ^cat the king’s gate. 20 ^dEsther had not made known her kindred or her people, as Mordecai had commanded her, for Esther obeyed Mordecai just ^eas when she was brought up by him.