Esther 1:11
1:11 to bring Queen Vashti into the king’s presence wearing her royal high turban. He wanted to show the people and the officials her beauty, for she was very attractive. 1
Esther 2:4
2:4 Let the young woman whom the king finds most attractive 2 become queen in place of Vashti.” This seemed like a good idea to the king, 3 so he acted accordingly.
1 tn Heb “was good of appearance”; KJV “was fair to look on”; NAB “was lovely to behold.”
2 tn Heb “who is good in the eyes of the king.”
3 tn Heb “the matter was good in the eyes of the king.” Cf. TEV “The king thought this was good advice.”