Esther 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 2:3 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather together all the fair young ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 2:3 — KJV
“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: unto the...: Heb. unto the hand Hege: also called, Hegai”
— Esther 2:3 (KJV)
Esther 2:3 in Context — About the Book of Esther
Esther never mentions God's name, yet His providence saturates every scene. A Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia just in time to stop a genocide, risking her life with the words: if I perish, I perish. It is the book for anyone positioned by God for such a time as this.
Cross-References for Esther 2:3
“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.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:3: king, gather, together
“And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:3: let, king, may
“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. such...: Heb. her portions preferred: Heb. changed”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:3: king, house, women
“And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. Bigthana: also called, Bigthan door: Heb. threshold”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:3: king, chamberlain, keeper
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:3: let, king, house
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