Esther 2:15 - Exposition

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 her as he pleased. She left all to him. Esther obtained favour , etc. Either this is intended as a general assertion—"No one could ever see Esther without admiring her and feeling favourably disposed towards her,"—or it has special reference to the particular occasion—"No one who saw Esther on this evening but admired her and felt well disposed towards her."