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became angry and sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. <a href="/bsb/esther/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, grew angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. <a href="/kjv/esther/2.htm">King James Bible</a> In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. <a href="/nkjv/esther/2.htm">New King James Version</a> In those days, while Mordecai sat within the king’s gate, two of the king’s eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, doorkeepers, became furious and sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. <a href="/nasb_/esther/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s officials from those who guarded the door, became angry and sought to attack King Ahasuerus. <a href="/nasb/esther/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king&#8217s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king&#8217s officials from those who guarded the door, became angry and sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. <a href="/nasb77/esther/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s officials from those who guarded the door, became angry and sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. <a href="/lsb/esther/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs from those who were doorkeepers, became furious and sought to send forth their hand against King Ahasuerus. <a href="/amp/esther/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the door, became angry and conspired to attack King Ahasuerus. <a href="/csb/esther/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> During those days while Mordecai was sitting at the King’s Gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, became infuriated and planned to assassinate King Ahasuerus. <a href="/hcsb/esther/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> During those days while Mordecai was sitting at the King&#8217s Gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two eunuchs who guarded the king&#8217s entrance, became infuriated and planned to assassinate King Ahasuerus. <a href="/asv/esther/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those that kept the threshold, were wroth, and sought to lay hands on the king Ahasuerus. <a href="/cev/esther/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Bigthana and Teresh were the two men who guarded King Xerxes' rooms, but they got angry with the king and decided to kill him. <a href="/erv/esther/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hands on the king Ahasuerus. <a href="/gwt/esther/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs who guarded the entrance, became angry and planned to kill King Xerxes. <a href="/gnt/esther/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> During the time that Mordecai held office in the palace, Bigthana and Teresh, two of the palace eunuchs who guarded the entrance to the king's rooms, became hostile to King Xerxes and plotted to assassinate him. <a href="/isv/esther/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> At that time when Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs among those who guarded the threshold, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus. <a href="/msb/esther/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king?s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king?s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, grew angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. <a href="/net/esther/2.htm">NET Bible</a> In those days while Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs who protected the entrance, became angry and plotted to assassinate King Ahasuerus. <a href="/nheb/esther/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the King's Gate, two of the king's eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and sought to lay hands on the King Achshayarsh. <a href="/wbt/esther/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those who kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. <a href="/web/esther/2.htm">World English Bible</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king’s gate, two of the king’s eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and sought to lay hands on the King Ahasuerus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In those days, when Mordecai is sitting in the gate of the king, has Bigthan been angry, and Teresh (two of the eunuchs of the king, the keepers of the threshold), and they seek to put forth a hand on King Ahasuerus, <a href="/ylt/esther/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In those days, when Mordecai is sitting in the gate of the king, hath Bigthan been wroth, and Teresh, (two of the eunuchs of the king, the keepers of the threshold,) and they seek to put forth a hand on king Ahasuerus, <a href="/slt/esther/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In those days, and Mordecai sat in the gate of the king, Bigthan was angry, and Teresh, two eunuchs of the king watching the threshold; and they will seek to stretch forth the hand against the king Ahasuerus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> At that time, therefore, when Mardochai abode at the king's gate, Bagathan and Thares, two of the king's eunuchs, who were porters, and presided in the first entry of the palace, were angry: and they designed to rise up against the king, and to kill him. <a href="/cpdv/esther/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 4:21>Therefore, at that time, when Mordecai was staying at the king’s gate, Bagatha and Thara, two of the king’s eunuchs, who were gatekeepers and who presided over the first entryway of the palace, were angry, and they decided to rise up against the king and kill him. <a href="/nabre/esther/2.htm">New American Bible</a> During the time that Mordecai spent at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the royal eunuchs who guarded the entrance, became angry and plotted to assassinate King Ahasuerus. <a href="/nrsvce/esther/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, who guarded the threshold, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate, two of the king's eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, of those who kept the door, were wroth and sought to lay hands on King Akhshirash. <a href="/hpbt/esther/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And in those days, Murdacai was sitting in the gate of the King, and Begthan and Teresh, two of the Eunuchs of the King, Keepers of the gate, were enraged, and they attempted to lay hands on King Akhashiresh.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> in those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those that kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hands on the king Ahasuerus. <a href="/sep/esther/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And two chamberlains of the king, the chiefs of the body-guard, were grieved, because Mardochaeus was promoted; and they sought to kill king Artaxerxes. <a href="/parallel/esther/2-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=535" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/2.htm">Mordecai Uncovers a Conspiracy</a> 21<a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hā·hêm (Art:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">In those</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yā·mîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: ū·mā·rə·do·ḵay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">while Mordecai</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">was sitting</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">at the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: bə·ša·‘ar- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">gate,</a> <a href="/hebrew/904.htm" title="904: biḡ·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- A eunuch of Ahasuerus. Or Bigthanad; of similar derivation to Bigtha'; Bigthan or Bigthana, a eunuch of Xerxes.">Bigthan</a> <a href="/hebrew/8657.htm" title="8657: wā·ṯe·reš (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A eunuch of Ahasuerus. Of foreign derivation; Teresh, a eunuch of Xerxes.">and Teresh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê- (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5631.htm" title="5631: sā·rî·sê (N-mpc) -- Eunuch. Or caric; from an unused root meaning to castrate; a eunuch; by implication, valet, and thus, a minister of state.">eunuchs</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: miš·šō·mə·rê (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">who guarded</a> <a href="/hebrew/5592.htm" title="5592: has·sap̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- A vestibule, a dish. From caphaph, in its original sense of containing; a vestibule; also a dish.">the entrance,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7107.htm" title="7107: qā·ṣap̄ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be angry. A primitive root; to crack off, i.e. burst out in rage.">grew angry</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: way·ḇaq·šū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">and conspired</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: liš·lō·aḥ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">to assassinate</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yāḏ (N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: bam·me·leḵ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/325.htm" title="325: ’ă·ḥaš·wê·rōš (N-proper-ms) -- King of Persia. Or pachashrosh; of Persian origin; Achashverosh, the title of a Persian king.">Xerxes.</a> 22When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, and she informed the king on Mordecai’s behalf.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Nehemiah 2:19</a> But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” <a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Nehemiah 4:7-8</a> When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious, / and all of them conspired to come and fight against Jerusalem and create a hindrance. <a href="/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49</a> And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court. <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4-5</a> Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. / Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.” <a href="/genesis/40-2.htm">Genesis 40:2-3</a> Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker, / and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined. <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Genesis 41:10</a> Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard. <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a> While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. <a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1-4</a> Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” ... <a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">2 Kings 11:1-2</a> When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. / But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. <a href="/2_chronicles/22-10.htm">2 Chronicles 22:10-12</a> When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah. / But Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him. / And Joash remained hidden with them in the house of God for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a> Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3-4</a> At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hands on the king Ahasuerus.Bigthan.<a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Esther 6:2</a> And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.Bigthana.<a href="/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5,6</a> And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon… <a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">2 Samuel 16:11</a> And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.<a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25-27</a> And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/2-16.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/esther/1-12.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/esther/1-15.htm">Chamberlains</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-32.htm">Door</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/esther/1-15.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/esther/2-19.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Guarded</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-21.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/esther/2-19.htm">King's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/esther/2-19.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/esther/2-19.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/esther/2-2.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Teresh</a> <a href="/esther/1-12.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/job/32-2.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Chamberlains</a> <a href="/esther/4-2.htm">Door</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/esther/3-2.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Guarded</a> <a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/4-3.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/esther/2-22.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/2-22.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/esther/3-15.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Teresh</a> <a href="/psalms/18-7.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 2</div>1. <a href="/esther/2-1.htm">Out of the choice of virgins a queen is to be chosen.</a> 5. <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Mordecai the nursing father of Esther.</a> 8. <a href="/esther/2-8.htm">Esther preferred before the rest.</a> 12. <a href="/esther/2-12.htm">The manner of purification, and going in to the king.</a> 15. <a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Esther, best pleasing the king, is made queen.</a> 21. <a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Mordecai, discovering a treason, is recorded in the chronicles.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In those days This phrase sets the historical context during the reign of King Xerxes (also known as Ahasuerus), who ruled the Persian Empire from 486 to 465 BC. The events occur after Esther has become queen, highlighting a period of political intrigue and tension within the royal court.while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate The king's gate was a place of official business and legal matters, indicating Mordecai's position of some authority or influence. Sitting at the gate suggests he was involved in the administration or judicial processes, a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures. This location becomes significant as it places Mordecai in a position to overhear important information.Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance Eunuchs were often trusted officials in ancient royal courts, responsible for various duties, including guarding the king's private quarters. Bigthan and Teresh's roles as guards suggest they had close access to the king, making their conspiracy particularly dangerous. The mention of their names personalizes the narrative, emphasizing the real threat to the king's life.grew angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes The anger of Bigthan and Teresh is not explained, but it reflects the volatile nature of court politics, where personal grievances could lead to deadly plots. Assassination attempts were not uncommon in ancient empires, where power struggles and betrayal were frequent. This conspiracy sets the stage for Mordecai's loyalty to the king, which later plays a crucial role in the deliverance of the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a> A Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, who was the cousin and guardian of Esther. He played a crucial role in the events of the Book of Esther, including uncovering a plot against the king. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king's_gate.htm">King’s Gate</a> A significant location in the Persian Empire where official business was conducted. Mordecai’s presence here indicates his position of some authority or responsibility. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bigthan_and_teresh.htm">Bigthan and Teresh</a> Two of King Xerxes' eunuchs who were responsible for guarding the entrance. Their conspiracy against the king highlights the political intrigue and danger within the royal court. 4. <a href="/topical/k/king_xerxes.htm">King Xerxes</a> The Persian king during the time of Esther. Known for his vast empire and significant influence, he was the target of the assassination plot. 5. <a href="/topical/a/assassination_plot.htm">Assassination Plot</a> The conspiracy by Bigthan and Teresh to kill King Xerxes, which Mordecai discovered and reported, ultimately saving the king’s life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a> God is in control of all events, even those that seem insignificant or hidden. Mordecai’s position at the king’s gate was not by chance but part of God’s plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness</a> Mordecai’s diligence and integrity in his duties led to the uncovering of the plot. Believers are called to be faithful in their responsibilities, trusting that God can use their actions for His purposes. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_act_righteously.htm">Courage to Act Righteously</a> Mordecai’s decision to report the plot required courage. Christians are encouraged to stand for what is right, even when it involves personal risk. <a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_and_provision.htm">God’s Protection and Provision</a> The thwarting of the assassination plot demonstrates God’s protection over His people. Believers can trust in God’s provision and care in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 2</a> <a href="/q/is_the_king's_insomnia_a_coincidence.htm">Esther 6:3–4—Could it be just a coincidence that the king had insomnia precisely when Mordecai’s loyalty was mentioned, or does this suggest a legendary or embellished tale? </a> <a href="/q/does_esther_6_8-9_align_with_persian_customs.htm">Esther 6:8–9—Why would the king grant such a lavish honor to someone merely for reporting a plot; does this align with known Persian customs or does it raise doubts about historical accuracy? </a> <a href="/q/where_is_god_in_esther.htm">Where is God's presence in the Book of Esther?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_punishment_for_mordecai's_mourning.htm">Why does Esther 4:2 not mention any punishment for Mordecai’s public mourning, despite Persian laws about court protocol? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) In those days.--Here the thread of <a href="/esther/2-19.htm" title="And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.">Esther 2:19</a> is taken up, "then I say, in those days--"Bigthan.--Called Bigtha in <a href="/esther/1-10.htm" title="On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,">Esther 1:10</a>; Bigthana in <a href="/esther/6-2.htm" title="And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.">Esther 6:2</a>.Sought to lay hand on the king.--It is noticeable that Xerxes was ultimately murdered by Artabanus, captain of the guard, and Mithridates, a chamberlain.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - In those days. Or, "at that time" - i.e. at the time when the second gathering of the virgins took place (see ver. 19). Two of the king's chamberlains. Rather, "eunuchs." Bigthan, or Bigthana (<a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Esther 6:2</a>), is probably the same name as the Bigtha of <a href="/esther/1-10.htm">Esther 1:10</a>, and possibly the same personage. Teresh is not mentioned elsewhere. Of those which kept the door. Two of the eunuchs who guarded the entrance to the king's sleeping apartment. This was a position of the highest possible trust, and gave conspirators a terrible advantage. Xerxes actually lost his life through a conspiracy formed by Artabanus, the captain of his guard, with Aspamitras, a eunuch and chamberlain (Ctes., 'Exc. Pers.,' § 29). <a href="/commentaries/esther/2-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>In those הָהֵ֔ם (hā·hêm) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They days, בַּיָּמִ֣ים (bay·yā·mîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day while Mordecai וּמָרְדֳּכַ֖י (ū·mā·rə·do·ḵay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther was sitting יֹשֵׁ֣ב (yō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry at the King’s הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Gate, בְּשַֽׁעַר־ (bə·ša·‘ar-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate Bigthan בִּגְתָ֨ן (biḡ·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_904.htm">Strong's 904: </a> Bigthan -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus and Teresh, וָתֶ֜רֶשׁ (wā·ṯe·reš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8657.htm">Strong's 8657: </a> Teresh -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus two שְׁנֵֽי־ (šə·nê-) Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) eunuchs סָרִיסֵ֤י (sā·rî·sê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5631.htm">Strong's 5631: </a> A eunuch, valet, a minister of state who guarded מִשֹּׁמְרֵ֣י (miš·šō·mə·rê) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the king’s הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king entrance, הַסַּ֔ף (has·sap̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5592.htm">Strong's 5592: </a> A vestibule, a dish grew angry קָצַף֩ (qā·ṣap̄) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7107.htm">Strong's 7107: </a> To crack off, burst out in rage and conspired וַיְבַקְשׁוּ֙ (way·ḇaq·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> To search out, to strive after to assassinate לִשְׁלֹ֣חַ (liš·lō·aḥ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out King בַּמֶּ֖לֶךְ (bam·me·leḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Xerxes. אֲחַשְׁוֵֽרֹשׁ׃ (’ă·ḥaš·wê·rōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_325.htm">Strong's 325: </a> Ahasuerus -- king of Persia <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/2-21.htm">OT History: Esther 2:21 In those days while Mordecai was sitting (Est Esth. 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