Esther 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Esther 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Esther 2:9 is a verse from the book of Esther in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Esther 2:9 — KJV
“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”
— Esther 2:9 (KJV)
Esther 2:9 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 2:9
“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”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:9: things, purification, given
“And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:9: gave, things, such
“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.”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:9: maiden, given, king
“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. favour: or, kindness in his...: Heb. before him”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:9: obtained, kindness, king
“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? enlargement: Heb. respiration”
Shares key themes with Esther 2:9: such, king, house
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