Est 2:3-4 | ESV | STEP | And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom to gather all the beautiful young virgins to the harem in Susa the citadel , under custody of Hegai , the king’s eunuch , who is in charge of the women . Let their cosmetics be given them.

‏ Esther 2:3-4

3 And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom to gather all the beautiful young virgins to the harem in Susa the citadel, under custody of ^aHegai, the king’s eunuch, who is in charge of the women. ^bLet their cosmetics be given them. 4 And let the young woman who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti.” This pleased the king, and he did so.