Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Esther 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. such: Heb. her portions preferred: Heb. changed”
Esther 2:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 2:9
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. Esther's immediate favor with Hegai demonstrates God's providence at work. The phrase "pleased him" (vatissa chen, וַתִּשָּׂא חֵן) literally means "she lifted up grace"—found unmerited favor. The Hebrew chesed (חֶסֶד, "kindness") is covenant love language, showing that even pagan officia...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 2:9
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“and showed kindness to him”
“he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
“that they may gather together all the beautiful young virgins to the citadel of Susa”
“six months with oil of myrrh”
“Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.”
“which Yahweh”
“He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.”
“and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh”
“and all their transgressions in which they have transgressed against you; and give them compassion before those who carried them captive”
“that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the castle which appertains to the house”