1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Esther 12:1 And *he abode at that time in the king's court with Bagatha and Thara, the king's eunuchs, who were porters of the palace.

Esther 2:21.; Esther 6:2.
At that time, is not in Greek. Capellus therefore argues in vain against the Greek author, as if this event took place in the 2d year. (Houbigant) --- The expression often occurs in Scripture, without determining the precise time. (Haydock)