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.
The young woman pleased him, and he showed her special favor. He quickly provided her with beauty treatments and everything she needed, along with seven servant girls chosen from the king's palace. He gave her and her servants the best rooms in the women's quarters.
This verse shows how Esther found favor with Hegai, the keeper of the women, who gave her special treatment and the best accommodations as she prepared to meet the king.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus, who is believed to be Xerxes I, the king was seeking a new queen after deposing Queen Vashti for her defiance. Esther, a young Jewish woman orphaned and raised by her cousin Mordecai, was among the beautiful virgins gathered from the provinces to undergo a year of beauty preparations in the king's harem. The king's eunuch Hegai showed favor to Esther, providing her with the best resources and accommodations as part of this selection process.
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