Esther 2:9
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 2 Esther is taken to the king's palace where Ahasuerus, the king, and his officials discuss her identity. The king orders her to be presented to him so that he may decide whether to spare her life or punish her. This chapter highlights themes of loyalty, divine providence, and the power of a single messenger.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 39:21I Kings 8:50Ezra 7:6Nehemiah 2:8Psalms 106:46Proverbs 16:7Daniel 1:9Acts 7:10Esther 2:3Esther 2:12
Related verses (shared words)
Esther 2:3Esther 2:8Esther 8:8Ezra 4:14Esther 2:13Esther 2:15