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... > Bible > Old Testament > the story of Esther > Esther becomes queen (Esther 1 - 2:20) > Ahasuerus has the most attractive maidens of his kingdom put into his harem in order to select a new queen from among them ~ story of Esther > many girls are brought to the palace of Susa and entrusted to the care of Hegai (Gai); among them is Esther, foster-child of Mordecai

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71Q221many girls are brought to the palace of Susa and entrusted to the care of Hegai (Gai); among them is Esther, foster-child of Mordecai  

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  • Ahasuerus (King)
  • bible
  • court
  • Esther
  • Esther 01
  • Esther 02
  • foster-parent
  • girl
  • harem
  • Hegai
  • king
  • Old Testament
  • palace
  • Susa

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