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Esther had not yet made known her relatives nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him.
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Honor in High Places
Commentators highlight Esther's remarkable character. Even after becoming queen, she continued to obey Mordecai, the man who raised her. This demonstrates profound humility and gratitude. As Matthew Henry suggests, this is a powerful lesson that no change in our status should be an excuse to forget our duties to parents or mentors who guided us.
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19th Century
Anglican
Esther had not yet ... —Perhaps this verse is added to address the supposition that the king wished to replace Esther by discoveri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Esther had not showed her kindred nor her people, as Mordecai had charged her As not …
Presbyterian
We see to what absurd practices those resorted who were lacking Divine revelation, and what need there was for the gospel of Christ to purify peopl…
