Esther 2:8
Compared across 30 translations
English
So it came about when the king’s command and his decree were proclaimed and when many young women were gathered together in the citadel of Susa into the custody of Hegai, that Esther was taken to the king’s palace [and placed] in the custody of Hegai, who was in charge of the women.
So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.
When the king’s order had been publicly posted, many young girls were brought to the palace complex of Susa and given over to Hegai who was overseer of the women. Esther was among them. 9-10 Hegai liked Esther and took a special interest in her. Right off he started her beauty treatments, ordered special food, assigned her seven personal maids from the palace, and put her and her maids in the best rooms in the harem. Esther didn’t say anything about her family and racial background because Mordecai had told her not to.
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 [b]palace into the custody of Hegai, who was in charge of the women.
After the king’s order and law were announced, many young women were brought to the fort of Susa. Hegai was put in charge of them. Esther was also taken to the king’s palace. She was put under the control of Hegai. He was in charge of the place where the virgins stayed.
When the king’s order and edict had been proclaimed, many young women were brought to the citadel of Susa and put under the care of Hegai. Esther also was taken to the king’s palace and entrusted to Hegai, who had charge of the harem.
When the king’s order and edict had been proclaimed, many young women were brought to the citadel of Susa and put under the care of Hegai. Esther also was taken to the king’s palace and entrusted to Hegai, who had charge of the harem.
As a result of the king’s decree, Esther, along with many other young women, was brought to the king’s harem at the fortress of Susa and placed in Hegai’s care.
Arabic
فَلَمَّا بَلَغَهُ أَمْرُ الْمَلِكِ وَحُكْمُهُ، وَشَرَعُوا فِي جَمْعِ فَتَيَاتٍ كَثِيرَاتٍ إِلَى شُوشَنَ الْقَصْرِ حَيْثُ عُهِدَ بِهِنَّ إِلَى هَيْجَايَ، أُخِذَتْ أَسْتِيرُ إِلَى قَصْرِ الْمَلِكِ إِلَى هَيْجَايَ حَارِسِ الْحَرِيمِ،
Danish
Da nu kongen søgte efter smukke piger, blev Ester sammen med mange andre ført til paladset i Susa.
German
Als nun der Erlass des Königs verkündet wurde, brachte man viele Mädchen in die Residenz Susa, wo Hegai sich um sie kümmerte, der die Verantwortung für den königlichen Harem hatte. Auch Esther war unter ihnen.
Spanish
Cuando se proclamaron el edicto y la orden del rey, muchas jóvenes fueron reunidas en la ciudadela de Susa y puestas al cuidado de Jegay. Ester también fue llevada al palacio del rey y confiada a Jegay, quien estaba a cargo del harén.
Cuando se proclamaron el edicto y la orden del rey, muchas jóvenes fueron reunidas en la ciudadela de Susa y puestas al cuidado de Jegay. Ester también fue llevada al palacio del rey y confiada a Jegay, quien estaba a cargo del harén.
French
Après la proclamation de l’ordonnance de l’empereur et de son décret, de nombreuses jeunes filles furent rassemblées dans la citadelle de Suse, sous la surveillance de Hégué. Esther fut aussi emmenée au palais impérial et confiée aux soins de Hégué, le responsable du harem.
Hiligaynon
Sang ginbantala ang mando sang hari parte sa matahom nga mga dalaga, madamo nga mga dalaga ang gindala sa palasyo sang hari didto sa napaderan nga siyudad sang Susa. Kag isa sa ila amo si Ester. Ginpaatipan sila kay Hegai nga gintugyanan sa pag-atipan sa mga babayi sa palasyo.
Japanese
さて、王の勅令が出ると、エステルもほかの大勢の娘とともに、シュシャンの王宮内の後宮に連れて来られました。
Korean
황제의 칙령이 반포되자 많은 처녀들이 수산성에 모여들었다. 이때 에스더도 그들과 함께 황궁으로 이끌려 가서 궁녀 담당 내시 헤개의 지시를 받았다.
nl
Als gevolg van het koninklijk besluit werd ook Esther, samen met vele andere meisjes, naar de harem in het paleis in Susan gebracht.
Portuguese
Quando a ordem e o decreto do rei foram proclamados, muitas moças foram trazidas à cidadela de Susã e colocadas sob os cuidados de Hegai. Ester também foi trazida ao palácio do rei e confiada a Hegai, encarregado do harém.
Em consequência do decreto real, Ester foi levada para o harém do soberano do palácio de Susã, juntamente com muitas outras moças. Hegai, responsável pelo harém,
Romanian
Când s-a auzit de porunca împăratului şi de decretul său, au fost strânse un mare număr de fete în citadela Susei, sub supravegherea lui Hegai. Estera a fost luată şi ea la palatul împăratului şi încredinţată lui Hegai, supraveghetorul femeilor.
Russian
После того как царская воля и указ были объявлены во всеуслышание, в крепость Сузы привели и отдали под надзор Егая множество девушек. Есфирь тоже была взята в царский дворец и отдана под надзор Егая, смотрителя гарема.
После того как царская воля и указ были объявлены во всеуслышание, в крепость Сузы привели и отдали под надзор Егая множество девушек. Есфирь тоже была взята в царский дворец и отдана под надзор Егая, смотрителя гарема.
После того как царская воля и указ были объявлены во всеуслышание, в крепость Шушан привели и отдали под надзор Егая множество девушек. Есфирь тоже была взята в царский дворец и отдана под надзор Егая, смотрителя гарема.
После того как царская воля и указ были объявлены во всеуслышание, в крепость Сузы привели и отдали под надзор Гегая множество девушек. Есфирь тоже была взята в царский дворец и отдана под надзор Гегая, смотрителя гарема.
Swedish
När nu kungens befallning och förordning tillkännagavs och många flickor fördes till kungens harem i Susas borg och togs om hand av Hegaj, hämtades också Ester till kungapalatset och togs om hand av Hegaj, som hade ansvaret för kvinnorna.
Thai
เนื่องด้วยพระราชโองการของกษัตริย์ หญิงสาวหลายคนจึงถูกนำมาอยู่ที่ป้อมเมืองสุสาในความดูแลของเฮกัย และเอสเธอร์ก็ถูกนำมาที่พระราชวังของกษัตริย์และอยู่ในความดูแลของเฮกัยผู้ดูแลฮาเร็มเช่นกัน
zh-Hans
王的谕旨一下,许多年轻的女子被召到书珊城中,交给管理女子的希该照管。以斯帖也被送到王宫中交给希该。
王 的 谕 旨 传 出 , 就 招 聚 许 多 女 子 到 书 珊 城 , 交 给 掌 管 女 子 的 希 该 ; 以 斯 帖 也 送 入 王 宫 , 交 付 希 该 。
zh-Hant
王的諭旨一下,許多年輕的女子被召到書珊城中,交給管理女子的希該照管。以斯帖也被送到王宮中交給希該。