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.”

"And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so." - Esther 2:4
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What does Esther 2:4 mean?

Esther 2:4 (KJV) says, "And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so." This verse is from the Book of Esther in the Old Testament and refers to the process of selecting a new queen after Vashti had been…

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The Sovereign Selection: Trusting God’s Plan in Unforeseen Circumstances

As we delve into Esther 2:4, we find ourselves in the midst of a pivotal moment not just in the life of Esther, but in the grand narrative of God's unfolding plan for His people. The verse reads: "And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the…

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A Prayer for Divine Favor and Purpose

O Heavenly Father, In Your infinite wisdom, we come before Your presence, echoing the profound words from 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.” We stand in humble adoration, recognizing…

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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."
Esther 8:4 - "Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,"
Esther 4:2 - "And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth."
Esther 4:15 - "¶ Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,"
Esther 4:9 - "And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai."
Esther 4:10 - "¶ Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;"
Esther 4:17 - "So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him."
Esther 8:4
Esther 2:22 - "And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name."
Esther 4:12 - "And they told to Mordecai Esther's words."
"And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai." - Esther 4:9
"¶ Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer," - Esther 4:15
Esther 4:13 - "Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews."
Esther 5:4 - "And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him."
Esther 5:2 - "And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre."
"Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king," - Esther 8:4
Esther 4:5 - "Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was."
Esther 7:2 - "And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom."
Esther 2:20 - "Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him."
Esther 5:2
"¶ Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;" - Esther 4:10
"And they told to Mordecai Esther's words." - Esther 4:12
Esther 5:2
Esther 5:2
Esther 2:11 - "And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women's house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her."
Esther 2:10 - "Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it."
Esther 5:2 - "And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre."
"And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth." - Esther 4:2
"And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name." - Esther 2:22