## translationWords

* [[en:tw:king]]
* [[en:tw:queen]]
* [[en:tw:vashti]]
* [[en:tw:virgin]]

## translationNotes

* **provinces** - Use the same word or phrase used in [[en:bible:notes:est:01:01]].
* **harem** - "place where a ruler's wives are kept" (UDB)
* **palace** - Use the same word or phrase used in [[en:bible:notes:est:01:05]].
* **Susa** - Use the same word or phrase used in [[en:bible:notes:est:01:01]].  (See: [[en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names]])
* **Hegai** - (See: [[en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names]])
* **their cosmetics** - 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.