Esther 2:18

Esther 2:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18And the king gave a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his nobles and officials. He proclaimed a holiday throughout the provinces and distributed gifts with royal liberality.
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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

18Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and his servants; he also made a holiday for the provinces and gave gifts in proportion to the king’s bounty.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

18Then the king gave a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his princes and his servants; he also made a holiday for the provinces and gave gifts according to the king’s bounty.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

18Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and his servants; and he made a 2:18 Or a release from taxes. The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain.festival for the provinces and gave gifts in accordance with the resources of the king.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

18Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

18Then the king gave a feast to honor Esther. All his nobles and officials were invited. He announced a holiday all through the territories he ruled over. He freely gave many gifts in keeping with his royal wealth.
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