Greek Esther 203:9

9 saying to her: "What is it, Esther? I'm your brother. Take heart!

Greek Esther 203:9 In-Context

7 He lifted his face, which blazed gloriously, about to explode in anger, and looked at her. The queen collapsed. Her color turned pale, and she fell face forward onto the female servant who was walking ahead of her.

8 Then God changed the king's spirit to tenderness. He leaped anxiously from his throne, and took her up in his arms until she was calm. He tried to comfort her with reassuring words,

9 saying to her: "What is it, Esther? I'm your brother. Take heart!

10 You won't die, for the order only holds for ordinary people.

11 Come with me!"

Footnotes

• [a] Brother is a term of endearment between married couples.