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Esther 2

Esther 2:15

Esther Finds Favor · Esther 2:5–16
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Translations

Modern
Now Esther was the daughter of Abihail, the uncle from whom Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. And when it was her turn to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai, the king’s trusted official in charge of the harem, had advised. And Esther found favor in the eyes of everyone who saw her.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And in the approaching of the turn of Esther daughter of Abihail uncle of Mordecai, whom he had taken to himself for a daughter, to come in to the king, she did not seek a thing except for that which Hegai the eunuch of the king, keeper of the women, had said. And Esther lifted up favor in the eyes of all seeing her.
Latin
Evoluto autem tempore per ordinem, instabat dies quo Esther filia Abihail fratris Mardochæi, quam sibi adoptaverat in filiam, deberet intrare ad regem. Quæ non quæsivit muliebrem cultum, sed quæcumque voluit Egeus eunuchus custos virginum, hæc ei ad ornatum dedit. Erat enim formosa valde, et incredibili pulchritudine: omnium oculis gratiosa et amabilis videbatur.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now Esther was the daughter of Abihail, the uncle from whom Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. And when it was her turn to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai, the king’s trusted official in charge of the harem, had advised. And Esther found favor in the eyes of everyone who saw her.

Notes

Esther 2:15

Hegai knew what the king liked, so he gave Esther good advice. She wisely accepted and followed it.

Theme notes and profiles

Esther

People

Abihail: Father of Esther (Hadassah) Esther: Jewish queen of Persia; saved her people from genocide Hegai: A eunuch in charge of King Ahasuerus' harem Mordecai: Esther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court

Glossary

Abihail Book of Esther Chamberlain Esther, Additions to Family Life and Relations

Topics

Abihail: Father of Esther Chamberlain: An officer of a King Esther: Niece of Mordecai Eunuchs Hegai: Chamberlain of Ahasuerus Wives: Good: Esther