Esther 2:2

Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king:

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Other Translations for Esther 2:2

BSB
Then the king's attendants proposed, "Let a search be made for beautiful young virgins for the king,
AKJV
Then said the king's servants that ministered to him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king:
CPDV
And the servants of the king, and his ministers, said, "Let young women be sought for the king, virgins and beautiful,
ERV
Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king:
NHEB
Then the king's servants who served him said, "Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king.
SMT
And the king's young men will say, those serving him, They shall seek for the king, maidens, virgins good of appearance:

Commentary for Esther 2:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Esther 2:2
Summary
Servants suggest king seek beautiful virgin women replacements
Place
Royal palace of Ahasuerus
Event
Servants propose queen replacement
Estimated Time Period
c. 480 BC
Category
Narrative