2:8a

the king’s command and edict: These two words are very similar in meaning. See 1:20a for edict.

2:8b

citadel of Susa: See note on 1:2.

General Comment about 2:8

As in 2:7, there is some repetition in this verse, so you may need to rearrange the verse as Good News Translation has done:

When the king had issued his new proclamation and many young women were being brought to Susa, Esther was among them. She too was put in the royal palace in the care of Hegai, who had charge of the harem. (Good News Translation)

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