Esther 2:8
Esther · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“So it came to pass, when the king’s commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king’s house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.”Esther 2:8
What Does Esther 2:8 Mean?
Esther 2:8 is found in the book of Esther, chapter 2, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 3 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (3)
These passages are connected to Esther 2:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Esther 2:3“And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather together all the fair young virgins unto Shushan the palace, to the house of the women, unto the custody of Hege the king’s chamberlain, keeper of the women; and let their things for purification be given them:”Daniel 8:2“And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai.”Esther 2:15“Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king’s chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her.”
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