Esther 2:8; Esther 2:19

Esther 2:8

8 When the king had issued his new proclamation and many young women were being brought to Susa, Esther was among them. She too was put in the royal palace in the care of Hegai, who had charge of the harem.

Esther 2:19

19 Meanwhile Mordecai had been appointed by the king to an administrative position.