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# Connecting Statement:
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The young servants continue to speak to the king.
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# Let the king ... the king's official
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The servants spoke to the king in third person as a sign of respect. Alternate translation: "You should ... your official" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
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# provinces
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A province is a large area into which some countries are divided for the purposes of government. See how you translated this in [Esther 1:1](../01/01.md).
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# harem
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where the wives of a man with many wives live
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# the fortress
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This refers to a castle, stronghold or fortified city. See how you translated this in [Esther 1:2](../01/02.md).
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# Susa
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See how you translated the name of this place in [Esther 1:2](../01/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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# Let them be put under the care of Hegai, the king's official, who is in charge of the women
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Let Hegai, the king's official, who is in charge of the women, take care of them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# Hegai
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This is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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# their cosmetics
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A "cosmetic" is a substance such as a cream, lotion, or powder that women usually put on their face or body to improve their appearance.
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