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Esther 2:13 Cross-References

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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.

Esther 2:13 (KJV)

Commentary on Esther 2:13

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. When each maiden's appointed time came, she could request whatever she wished (kol asher tomar, כֹּל אֲשֶׁר־תֹּאמַר) to accompany her—jewelry, cosmetics, perfumes, clothing—to maximize her attractiveness and chances of pleasing the king. This detail highlights the competitive nature of the selection and the candidates' limited agency: they could choose accessories, but not whether to participate or when to appear. The movement "out of the house of ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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