Esther 2:4
2:4 Let the young woman whom the king finds most attractive 1 become queen in place of Vashti.” This seemed like a good idea to the king, 2 so he acted accordingly.
Esther 8:12
8:12 This was to take place on a certain day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus – namely, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month (that is, the month of Adar).
1 tn Heb “who is good in the eyes of the king.”
2 tn Heb “the matter was good in the eyes of the king.” Cf. TEV “The king thought this was good advice.”