Esther 2:9 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Esther wins Hegai's favor, and he quickly grants her special provisions, attendants, and the best quarters.
What Does Esther 2:9 Mean?
Esther pleased Hegai and obtained kindness from him, and he goes out of his way for her, hastening her provisions, assigning seven chosen maids, and placing her in the best quarters. Something in her draws goodwill, not merely her beauty but a bearing that wins trust. Favor begins to gather around her wherever she goes.
This recurring favor is one of the quiet wonders of the book. Again and again, the right person is moved to help Esther at the right moment, with no miracle announced. The keeper of the women becomes her advocate. Readers who watch closely will sense a kindness at work behind the kindness, arranging her good before she even asks.
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What does Esther 2:9 mean?
Esther wins Hegai's favor, and he quickly grants her special provisions, attendants, and the best quarters.