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The maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her things for her purification, with her portions, and the seven maidens who were meet to be given her out of the king`s house: and he removed her and her maidens to the best place of the house of the women.

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God's Providential Favor

Commentators emphasize that the special treatment Esther received was a clear sign of God's providence. John Gill details how she was given accelerated beauty treatments, the best rooms, and seven personal maids. Matthew Henry frames this as God's "wise and merciful providence," showing how God works behind the scenes to position people and arrange circumstances to fulfill His holy designs, even within a pagan court.

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Esther

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Esther 2:9

19th Century

Bishop

Obtained kindness of him. —This is the same phrase that is rendered obtained favour in his sight in Esth…

John Gill

John Gill

On Esther 2:9

17th Century

Pastor

And the maiden pleased him
Not the king, into whose presence she was not yet introduced, but the chamberlain; her be…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Esther 2:1–20

17th Century

Minister

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…