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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 2:1-20

How God put down one that was high and mighty from her seat we read in the chapter before, and are now to be told how he exalted one of low degree, as the virgin Mary observes in her song (Luke 1:52) and Hannah before her, 1 Sam. 2:4-8. Vashti being humbled for her height, Esther is advanced for her humility. Observe, I. The extravagant course that was taken to please the king with another wife instead of Vashti. Josephus says that when his anger was over he was exceedingly grieved that the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 2:15

Now when the turn of Esther the daughter of Abihail ,.... For this was her father's name, and not Aminadab, as the Septuagint version: the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter ; which makes it quite clear that Mordecai was not Esther's uncle, as Josephus, but her own cousin: now when her turn was come to go in unto the king ; which the virgins under purification took by turns, Esther 2:14 , she required nothing but what Hegai the king's chamberlain, the keeper... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 2:15

She required nothing - She left this entirely to her friend Hege, who seems to have been intent on her success. She therefore left her decorations to his judgment alone, and went in that dress and in those ornaments which he deemed most suitable. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:1-18

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:5-16

The pagan harem and the Christian home. Every one is inclined to feel kindly toward the orphan Esther, who, at her own great risk, rendered such signal service to her race. But her introduction to us as one of the candidates for royal favour, among several other women of the harem, is far from pleasing. Under the teaching and influence of Christian truth we have formed habits and acquired instincts and sensibilities which are so far removed from those of Eastern lands, that it is difficult... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:5-20

Esther. The strange plan adopted for the providing of a new queen in the room of Vashti resulted in a good choice. We need not assume that Esther was a willing- candidate for royal honours. The account we have favours the belief that she passively yielded to a power which she could not resist. Among the attractive qualities she possessed, we may notice— I. BEAUTY . She had a fair form and a good countenance. Physical beauty is not to be despised. It is one of God's gifts, and has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:5-20

Mordecai. Mordecai possessed a lofty nature, and was destined to do great things; but our notice of him here is restricted to his relation to Esther up to the time when she was made queen. He presents to our view— I. A FINE NATURAL DISPOSITION . When his cousin Esther lost her parents he "took her for his own daughter." His heart and home were at once opened to the little orphaned girl. The natures of men vary greatly. Some are born tender, some hard; but all may do much to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:15

Abihail, the uncle of Mordecai . Literally, "the paternal uncle," or "father's brother." The genealogy may be thus exhibited:— See diagram, Genealogy of Mordecai and Esther Who had taken her for his daughter (see the comment on verse 7). She required nothing , etc. Esther would not trust to the extraneous and adventitious beauty of dress or ornaments, or at any rate would give herself no trouble about such things. If she succeeded, it should be without effort. Hegai might dress... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:15

Favour with men. We read of Esther that "the maiden pleased" the custodian, and that "she obtained kindness of him;" that she "obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her;" that she "obtained grace and favour in the sight of the king more than all the virgins." Thus she obtained the influence which she used to so good and benevolent purpose in after years. I. THERE ARE CERTAIN QUALITIES BY WHICH THE FAVOUR OF OUR FELLOW - BEINGS IS GAINED .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:15

Simple tastes. "She required nothing but what Hegai, the king's chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed." Esther's habits and tastes were simple; she cared not for the various arts supposed to lend attraction; she was content with a moderate toilet, and believed more in the charm of purity, modesty, simplicity, and piety than in artificial methods. She was right. I. Simple tastes are LESS COSTLY . II. Simple tastes INDICATE A PURE MIND . III. Simple tastes ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 2:1-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 2:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:5-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:5-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:5-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 2:15

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