And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women’s house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her.
Every day, Mordecai would walk back and forth in front of the courtyard of the women's quarters, trying to find out how Esther was doing and what was happening to her.
This verse shows Mordecai's deep love and concern for Esther - even though he couldn't be with her in the palace, he came every day to check on her wellbeing.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Esther, which is set in the ancient Persian Empire during the reign of King Ahasuerus (likely Xerxes I), the king is selecting a new queen after deposing his previous wife, Vashti, for her disobedience. Esther, a Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai, has been brought into the king's harem as a potential candidate, and Mordecai is monitoring her situation to ensure her safety amid the unfamiliar and potentially dangerous palace environment. This reflects the vulnerability of women in that culture and the protective role family members often played in such settings.
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