E S T H E R CHAP. II. Two things are recorded in this chapter, which were working towards the deliverance of the Jews from Haman's conspiracy:-- I. The advancement of Esther to be queen instead of Vashti. Many others were candidates for the honour ( ver. 1-4 ); but…
KJVThen 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.
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4 additional translationsthen in this wise came the 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.
When the young woman would go to the king, she was given whatever she requested to take with her from the harem to the king’s palace.
and with this the young woman hath come in unto the king, all that she saith is given to her, to go in with her, out of the house of the women, unto the house of the king;
and thus came the maiden in unto the king), whatever she desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the women to the king's house.
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About this book
Old TestamentEsther — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).