Esther 2:20 Meaning and Explanation
“Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him.”
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Read Full Chapter →Even as queen, Esther keeps her identity secret and continues to obey Mordecai as she always had.
What Does Esther 2:20 Mean?
Even on the throne, Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people, still obeying Mordecai as she did when he raised her. Royalty has not changed her heart. The crown sits on her head, but the counsel of her guardian still guides her, and her hidden identity remains intact.
Her continued obedience like as when she was brought up with him is quietly moving. Power has not made her forget who she is or whom she trusts. This faithfulness, both to Mordecai and to her concealed people, is the soil from which her courage will later grow. The secret she keeps now is the secret that will one day save many.
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What does Esther 2:20 mean?
Even as queen, Esther keeps her identity secret and continues to obey Mordecai as she always had.