Esther 2:4

And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Esther 2:4

BSB

Then let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti." This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.

AKJV

And let the maiden which pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

CPDV

And whoever among them all will please the king's eyes, let her reign instead of Vashti." The idea pleased the king, and so he ordered it to be done as they had suggested.

ERV

and let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king, and he did so.

NHEB

and let the maiden who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti." The thing pleased the king, and he did so.

SMT

And the maiden who shall be good in the eyes of the king shall reign instead of Vashti. And the word will be good in the eyes of the king; and he will do so.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 2:4

AndletthemaidenH5291Noun FemininewhichpleasethH5869NounthekingH4428Noun MasculinebequeenH4427VerbinsteadofVashtiH2060Proper Name FeminineAndthethingH1697Noun Masculine pleasedH5869NounthekingH4428Noun MasculineandhedidsoH6213Verb

Commentary for Esther 2:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Esther 2:4

Summary

King approves plan to choose new queen from gathered women

Place

Shushan the palace

Event

King approves queen selection plan

Estimated Time Period

c. 480 BC