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Esther 2:17 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Esther 2:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 2 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. favour: or, kindness in his: Heb. before him”
Esther 2:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 2:17
Esther becomes queen: 'And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti'. Ahasuerus's love for Esther led to her coronation, fulfilling God's providential plan. The phrase 'obtained grace and favour' (hesed ve-chen) uses covenant language—Esther found unmerited favor. Her selection over many candidates shows God's providence governing even pagan king's romantic preferences. The replacement of Vashti completed, Esther now positioned to interc...
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Cross-References for Esther 2:17
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“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust”
“from now on”
“Yahweh”
“nor from the west”
“To make them sit with princes”
“to show the people and the princes her beauty; for she was beautiful.”
“then relief and deliverance will come to the Jews from another place”