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1 After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her.

2 Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king:

3 And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather together all the fair young virgins unto Shushan the palace, to the house of the women, unto the custody of Hege the king's chamberlain, keeper of the women; and let their things for purification be given them:

4 And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

5 Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;

6 Who had been carried away from Jerusalem with the captivity which had been carried away with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away.

7 And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.

8 So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.

9 And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be given her, out of the king's house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house of the women.

10 Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it.

11 And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women's house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her.

12 Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things for the purifying of the women;)

13 Then thus came every maiden unto the king; whatsoever she desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the women unto the king's house.

14 In the evening she went, and on the morrow she returned into the second house of the women, to the custody of Shaashgaz, the king's chamberlain, which kept the concubines: she came in unto the king no more, except the king delighted in her, and that she were called by name.

15 Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her.

16 So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which is the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.

17 And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.

18 Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king.

19 And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.

20 Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him.

21 In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.

22 And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name.

23 And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.

 


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Matthew Henry's Esther Chapter 2 Bible commentary...



Esther chosen queen. (1-20) Mordecai discovers a plot against the king. (21-23)

1-20 We see to what absurd practices those came, who were destitute of Divine revelation, and what need there was of the gospel of Christ, to purify men from the lusts of the flesh, and to bring them back to the original institution of marriage. Esther was preferred as queen. Those who suggest that Esther committed sin to come at this dignity, do not consider the custom of those times and countries. Every one that the king took was married to him, and was his wife, though of a lower rank. But how low is human nature sunk, when such as these are the leading pursuits and highest worldly happiness of men! Disappointment and vexation must follow; and he most wisely consults his enjoyment, even in this present life, who most exactly obeys the precepts of the Divine law. But let us turn to consider the wise and merciful providence of God, carrying on his deep but holy designs in the midst of all this. And let no change in our condition be a pretext for forgetting our duties to parents, or the friends who have stood in their place.

21-23 Good subjects must not conceal any bad design they know of against the prince, or the public peace. Mordecai was not rewarded at the time, but a remembrance was written. Thus, with respect to those who serve Christ, though their recompence is not till the resurrection of the just, yet an account is kept of their work of faith and labour of love, which God is not unrighteous to forget. The servant of God must be faithful to every trust, and watchful for those who employ him. If he appear to be neglected now, he will be remembered hereafter. None of our actions can be forgotten; even our most secret thoughts are written in lasting registers, #Re 20:12|.

 


Recent Comments for Esther Chapter 2...

 


Mas's Esther Chapter 2 comment on 3/25/2013, 1:18pm...

@Burgermouth,
Telepathy “is the claimed innate ability of humans and other creatures to communicate information from one mind to another, without the use of extra tools such as speech or body language.” (Definition form internet). Though it is not really proved, telepathy is believed to be a transfer of information (feelings) between 2 individuals; both imperfect.
Yet prayer is communication between man and his creator. That communication is precise and concise, as it focuses on main needs.
And the Bible clearly states that prayer is at a certain level is inspired by God himself through the holy spirit that helps us to formulate (even) what mankind is not able to tell by itself. As it says in Romans 8:
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
The perfection that this communication between Man and God comes with is far beyond so called telepathy, and is just matchless. Because the spirit of God tells us what to pray for and how to best utter (say) it.
God bless you.

 


Burgermouth's Esther Chapter 2 comment on 3/24/2013, 4:44pm...

Is prayer a form of telepathy?

 


Tracy's Esther Chapter 2 comment on 10/24/2012, 6:47am...

Esther was blessed because of her obedience. Sometimes when we miss out it's because of our own disobedience. She was also humble, she didn't take credit but made sure that Mordecai was recognized.

 


Peggy digoamaje's Esther Chapter 2 comment on 10/13/2012, 4:30pm...

Esther has proven and given hope to me that anything is possible with God, no matter who you are, your nationality.. If you desire something with all your heart it will come to pass.. No matter how impossible it might seem.. It will be done unto you. I have decided not to look down on myself but to keep my focus..!

 


Nalongo Christine Nviiri's Esther Chapter 2 comment on 10/12/2012, 7:43am...

Esther's situation confirms God's plans for us as in Jeremiah 29:11. And for sure, there is no situation that cannot change for He raises us from dust to sit with kings!

 


Emily's Esther Chapter 2 comment on 10/01/2012, 11:33pm...

Mordecai was a jew, who took in Hadassah known as Esther. The King was told by his advisors to get all beautiful virgins for the King to find a new Queen who would love him. He and the advisors like Esther.

 


Esther's Esther Chapter 2 comment about verse 17 on 9/05/2012, 5:57am...

She was very courageous,obedient.

 


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