And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.
Let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti. This idea pleased the king, and he decided to do it.
The king agreed to his advisors' plan to find a new queen through a beauty contest to replace Queen Vashti.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus, Queen Vashti had been deposed for refusing to obey the king's order to appear before his guests, leaving the position of queen vacant. Advisors suggested gathering beautiful young women from the provinces for the king to select a replacement, which reflects the cultural practices of royal courts in that era. This verse shows the king's approval of the plan, setting the stage for the story of Esther's selection.
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