Esther 2:17 - Modern English Version

The king loved Esther more than any other woman because she had gained grace and favor in his sight more than all the ­virgins. So he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And the king loved Esther more than all the women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the maidens, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.

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American Standard Version (1901)

And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained favor and kindness in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.

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Common English Bible

The king loved Esther more than all the other women; she had won his love and his favor more than all the others. He placed the royal crown on her head and made her ruler in place of Vashti.

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