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
This takes place in the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I), around 483-473 BC. Young women from across the empire were brought to the palace for a year-long beauty preparation process before meeting the king, who would choose his new queen. Hegai was the eunuch in charge of overseeing this process and the women's quarters.
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