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Esther 2:12 In the twelve months before her turn to go to King Xerxes, the harem regulation required each young woman to receive beauty treatments with oil of myrrh for six months, and then with perfumes and cosmetics for another six months.

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(Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/esther/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Before a young woman&#8217s turn came to go in to King Xerxes, she had to complete twelve months of beauty treatments prescribed for the women, six months with oil of myrrh and six with perfumes and cosmetics.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/esther/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Before each young woman was taken to the king&#8217;s bed, she was given the prescribed twelve months of beauty treatments&#8212;six months with oil of myrrh, followed by six months with special perfumes and ointments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/esther/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when the turn came for each young woman to go in to King Ahasuerus, after being twelve months under the regulations for the women, since this was the regular period of their beautifying, six months with oil of myrrh and six months with spices and ointments for women&#8212;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/esther/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the twelve months before her turn to go to King Xerxes, the harem regulation required each young woman to receive beauty treatments with oil of myrrh for six months, and then with perfumes and cosmetics for another six months.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, <i>to wit</i>, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with <i>other</i> things for the purifying of the women;)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Each young woman&#8217;s turn came to go in to King Ahasuerus after she had completed twelve months&#8217; preparation, according to the regulations for the women, for thus were the days of their preparation apportioned: six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with perfumes and preparations for beautifying women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when the turn came for each young woman to go in to King Ahasuerus, after the end of her twelve months under the regulations for the women&#8212;for the days of their beauty treatment were completed as follows: six months with oil of myrrh and six months with balsam oil and the cosmetics for women&#8212;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when the turn of each young lady came to go in to King Ahasuerus, after the end of her twelve months under the regulations for the women&#8212; for the days of their beautification were completed as follows: six months with oil of myrrh and six months with spices and the cosmetics for women&#8212;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when the turn of each young lady came to go in to King Ahasuerus, after the end of her twelve months under the regulations for the women&#8212;for the days of their beautification were completed as follows: six months with oil of myrrh and six months with spices and the cosmetics for women&#8212;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now when it reached the turn of each young lady to go in to King Ahasuerus, after the end of her twelve months under the regulations for the women&#8212;for the days of their cosmetic treatment were fulfilled as follows: six months with oil of myrrh and six months with spices and the cosmetics for women&#8212;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now when it was each young woman&#8217;s turn to go before King Ahasuerus, after the end of her twelve months under the regulations for the women&#8212;for the days of their beautification were completed as follows: six months with oil of myrrh and six months with [sweet] spices <i>and</i> perfumes and the beauty preparations for women&#8212;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />During the year before each young woman&#8217;s turn to go to King Ahasuerus, the harem regulation required her to receive beauty treatments with oil of myrrh for six months and then with perfumes and cosmetics for another six months.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />During the year before each young woman&#8217s turn to go to King Ahasuerus, the harem regulation required her to receive beauty treatments with oil of myrrh for six months and then with perfumes and cosmetics for another six months. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when the turn of every maiden was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that it had been done to her according to the law for the women twelve months (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odors and with the things for the purifying of the women),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The young women were given beauty treatments for one whole year. The first six months their skin was rubbed with olive oil and myrrh, and the last six months it was treated with perfumes and cosmetics. Then each of them spent the night alone with King Xerxes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now when the turn of every maiden was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that it had been done to her according to the law for the women, twelve months, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with the things for the purifying of the women,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/2.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />Each young woman had her turn to go to King Xerxes after she had completed the required 12-month treatment for women. The time of beauty treatment was spent as follows: six months using oil of myrrh and six months using perfumes and other treatments for women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The regular beauty treatment for the women lasted a year--massages with oil of myrrh for six months and with oil of balsam for six more. After that, each woman would be taken in turn to King Xerxes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Each young woman's turn came to go in to King Ahasuerus at the end of the twelve month period, at which time she was treated according to the regulations for women. This process completed the period of her beauty treatments&#8212;six months with oil of myrrh and six months with spices and cosmetics for women. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the twelve months before her turn to go to King Xerxes, the harem regulation required each young woman to receive beauty treatments with oil of myrrh for six months, and then with perfumes and cosmetics for another six months.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />At the end of the twelve months that were required for the women, when the turn of each young woman arrived to go to King Ahasuerus--for in this way they had to fulfill their time of cosmetic treatment: six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with perfume and various ointments used by women--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Each young woman's turn came to go in to King Achshayarsh after her purification for twelve months (for so were the days of their purification accomplished, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet fragrances and with preparations for beautifying women).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now when every maid's turn had come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odors, and with other things for the purifying of the women;)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Each young woman&#8217;s turn came to go in to King Ahasuerus after her purification for twelve months (for so were the days of their purification accomplished, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet fragrances and with preparations for beautifying women). <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And in the drawing near of the turn of each young woman to come in to King Ahasuerus, at the end of there being to her&#8212;according to the law of the women&#8212;twelve months, for so they fulfill the days of their purifications; six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with perfumes, and with the purifications of women,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And in the drawing nigh of the turn of each young woman to come in unto the king Ahasuerus, at the end of there being to her -- according to the law of the women -- twelve months, for so they fulfil the days of their purifications; six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with spices, and with the purifications of women,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in the coming of the order of maiden and maiden to come in to the king Ahasuerus, from the end of there being to her, according to edict; of women twelve months (for so shall be completed the days of their purifications, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with spices, and with the purifications of the women;)<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now when every virgin's turn came to go in to the king, after all had been done for setting them off to advantage, it was the twelfth month: so that for six months they were anointed with oil of myrrh, and for other six months they used certain perfumes and sweet spices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 4:12>But, when the time came for each in the line of young women to go in to the king, after everything had been completed concerning feminine grooming, the twelfth month had been reached, to the extent that for six months they were anointed with oil of myrrh, and for another six months they used certain types of makeup and perfumes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After the twelve months&#8217; preparation decreed for the women, each one went in turn to visit King Ahasuerus. During this period of beautifying treatment, six months were spent with oil of myrrh, and the other six months with perfumes and cosmetics.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The turn came for each girl to go in to King Ahasuerus, after being twelve months under the regulations for the women, since this was the regular period of their cosmetic treatment, six months with oil of myrrh and six months with perfumes and cosmetics for women.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now when the turn of each maiden was come to go in before King Akhshirash, after she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women (for so were the days of their purification accomplished, every six days with oil of myrrh and every six days with spices and with other things for the purifying of the women);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And whenever the time had arrived that one of the girls was to enter before King Akhashiresh, when twelve days were done for her according to the law of women, because thus were finished the days of their adornments, six days of oil of myrrh, and six days of ointment and in the adorning of the women<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now when the turn of every maiden was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that it had been done to her according to the law for the women, twelve months--for so were the days of their anointing accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six month with sweet odours, and with other ointments of the women--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Now this was the time for a virgin to go into the king, when she should have fulfilled twelve months; for so are the days of purification fulfilled, six months while they are anointing themselves with oil of myrrh, and six months with spices and women's purifications.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/2-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=411" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/esther/2.htm">Esther Finds Favor</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">11</span>And every day Mordecai would walk back and forth in front of the court of the harem to learn about Esther&#8217;s welfare and what was happening to her. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: &#353;&#601;&#183;n&#234;m (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">In the twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: &#8216;&#257;&#183;&#347;&#257;r (Number-msc) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: &#7717;&#333;&#183;&#7695;e&#353; (N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">months</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: k&#238; (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: k&#234;n (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: yim&#183;l&#601;&#183;&#8217;&#363; (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: y&#601;&#183;m&#234; (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5291.htm" title="5291: na&#183;&#8216;a&#774;&#183;r&#257;h (N-fs) -- A girl, maiden. Feminine of na'ar; a girl.">before her</a> <a href="/hebrew/5291.htm" title="5291: w&#601;&#183;na&#183;&#8216;a&#774;&#183;r&#257;h (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A girl, maiden. Feminine of na'ar; a girl."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8447.htm" title="8447: t&#333;r (N-msc) -- A plait, turn. Or tor; from tuwr; a succession, i.e. A string or order.">turn</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: &#363;&#183;&#7687;&#601;&#183;hag&#183;g&#238;&#183;a&#8216; (Conj-w, Prep:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: l&#257;&#183;&#7687;&#333;&#183;w (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">to go</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: &#8217;el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham&#183;me&#183;le&#7733; (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/325.htm" title="325: &#8217;a&#774;&#183;&#7717;a&#353;&#183;w&#234;&#183;r&#333;&#183;w&#333;&#353; (N-proper-ms) -- King of Persia. Or pachashrosh; of Persian origin; Achashverosh, the title of a Persian king.">Xerxes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7093.htm" title="7093: miq&#183;q&#234;&#7779; (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- End. Contracted from qatsats; an extremity; adverbially after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: h&#277;&#183;y&#333;&#183;w&#7791; (V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/l&#257;h (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: han&#183;n&#257;&#183;&#353;&#238;m (Art:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the harem</a> <a href="/hebrew/1881.htm" title="1881: k&#601;&#183;&#7695;&#257;&#7791; (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- Decree, law. Of uncertain derivation: a royal edict or statute.">regulation required</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: han&#183;n&#257;&#183;&#353;&#238;m (Art:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">each young woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/4795.htm" title="4795: m&#601;&#183;r&#363;&#183;q&#234;&#183;hen (N-mpc:: 3fp) -- A scraping, rubbing. From maraq; properly, rubbed; but used abstractly, a rubbing.">to receive beauty treatments</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: b&#601;&#183;&#353;e&#183;men (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">with oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/4753.htm" title="4753: ham&#183;m&#333;r (Art:: N-ms) -- Myrrh. Or mowr; from marar; myrrh.">of myrrh</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: &#353;i&#353;&#183;&#353;&#257;h (Number-ms) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">for six</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: &#7717;o&#183;&#7695;&#257;&#183;&#353;&#238;m (N-mp) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">months,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1314.htm" title="1314: bab&#183;b&#601;&#183;&#347;&#257;&#183;m&#238;m (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Spice, balsam, the balsam tree. Or bosem; from the same as basam; fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant.">and then with perfumes</a> <a href="/hebrew/8562.htm" title="8562: &#363;&#183;&#7687;&#601;&#183;&#7791;am&#183;r&#363;&#183;q&#234; (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Or tamruq; or tamriyq; from maraq; properly, a scouring, i.e. Soap or perfumery for the bath; figuratively, a detergent.">and cosmetics</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: w&#601;&#183;&#353;i&#353;&#183;&#353;&#257;h (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">for another six</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: &#7717;o&#183;&#7695;&#257;&#183;&#353;&#238;m (N-mp) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">months.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>When the young woman would go to the king, she was given whatever she requested to take with her from the harem to the king&#8217;s palace.&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Esther 1:3-4</a></span><br />In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces. / And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/4-14.htm">Esther 4:14</a></span><br />For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father&#8217;s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1-2</a></span><br />On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king&#8217;s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. / As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Esther 8:15</a></span><br />Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Esther 9:20-22</a></span><br />Mordecai recorded these events and sent letters to all the Jews in all the provinces of King Xerxes, both near and far, / to establish among them an annual celebration on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar / as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies and the month in which their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He wrote that these were to be days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and to the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-2</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan&#8212;with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">1 Kings 2:12-14</a></span><br />So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. / Now Adonijah son of Haggith went to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, and she asked, &#8220;Do you come in peace?&#8221; &#8220;Yes, in peace,&#8221; he replied. / Then he said, &#8220;I have something to tell you.&#8221; &#8220;Say it,&#8221; she answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-2</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan&#8212;with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-12</a></span><br />A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/1-3.htm">Song of Solomon 1:3</a></span><br />The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/4-10.htm">Song of Solomon 4:10-11</a></span><br />How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices. / Your lips, my bride, drip sweetness like the honeycomb; honey and milk are under your tongue, and the fragrance of your garments is like the aroma of Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Isaiah 3:16-24</a></span><br />The LORD also says: &#8220;Because the daughters of Zion are haughty&#8212;walking with heads held high and wanton eyes, prancing and skipping as they go, jingling the bracelets on their ankles&#8212; / the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will make their foreheads bare.&#8221; / In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/23-40.htm">Ezekiel 23:40</a></span><br />Furthermore, you sisters sent messengers for men who came from afar; and behold, when they arrived, you bathed for them, painted your eyes, and adorned yourself with jewelry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/1-5.htm">Daniel 1:5</a></span><br />The king assigned them daily provisions of the royal food and wine. They were to be trained for three years, after which they were to enter the king&#8217;s service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-17.htm">Matthew 6:17</a></span><br />But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odors, and with other things for the purifying of the women;)</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:4,5</a></b></br> That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; &#8230; </p><p class="hdg">six months.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/7-17.htm">Proverbs 7:17</a></b></br> I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/3-6.htm">Song of Solomon 3:6</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/57-9.htm">Isaiah 57:9</a></b></br> And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase <i>thyself even</i> unto hell.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/esther/2-1.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/judges/9-15.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-31.htm">Fragrances</a> <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Maiden</a> <a href="/exodus/21-26.htm">Maid's</a> <a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-9.htm">Months</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm">Myrrh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Odors</a> <a href="/ezra/6-10.htm">Odours</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-12.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-14.htm">Preparations</a> <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Purification</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Six</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-35.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-24.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Wit</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-30.htm">Woman's</a> <a href="/esther/2-11.htm">Women</a> <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/15-32.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/esther/2-16.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-31.htm">Fragrances</a> <a href="/esther/2-13.htm">Maiden</a> <a href="/exodus/21-26.htm">Maid's</a> <a href="/job/31-33.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/job/3-6.htm">Months</a> <a href="/psalms/45-8.htm">Myrrh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-5.htm">Odors</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-5.htm">Odours</a> <a href="/job/20-17.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">Preparations</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-1.htm">Purification</a> <a href="/job/5-19.htm">Six</a> <a href="/job/20-12.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-18.htm">Wit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-17.htm">Woman's</a> <a href="/esther/2-13.htm">Women</a> <a href="/esther/2-13.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/2-1.htm">Out of the choice of virgins a queen is to be chosen.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Mordecai the nursing father of Esther.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/2-8.htm">Esther preferred before the rest.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/2-12.htm">The manner of purification, and going in to the king.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Esther, best pleasing the king, is made queen.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Mordecai, discovering a treason, is recorded in the chronicles.</a></span><br></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'; 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The twelve-month period reflects the Persian custom of extensive preparation, emphasizing the importance placed on physical beauty and presentation in the royal court. This time frame also indicates the level of competition and the high stakes involved in being chosen as queen. The mention of King Xerxes connects to the historical figure known as Xerxes I, who reigned from 486-465 BC, providing a historical anchor for the events in the Book of Esther.<p><b>the harem regulation required each young woman to receive beauty treatments</b><br>The harem was a secluded part of the royal household where the king's wives and concubines lived. The regulation of beauty treatments underscores the structured and controlled environment of the Persian court. This practice highlights the cultural emphasis on external beauty and the lengths to which the empire went to ensure that the women presented to the king were of the highest standard. The concept of beauty treatments can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual preparation, drawing a parallel to the Christian idea of sanctification and being made ready for the presence of the King of Kings.<p><b>with oil of myrrh for six months</b><br>Myrrh, a resin used for its fragrance and medicinal properties, was highly valued in ancient times. Its use in beauty treatments signifies purification and anointing, which can be seen as a type of Christ, who was anointed with myrrh (<a href="/mark/15-23.htm">Mark 15:23</a>, <a href="/john/19-39.htm">John 19:39</a>). The six-month period of treatment with myrrh suggests a thorough process of purification and preparation, symbolizing the need for spiritual cleansing and readiness in the presence of God.<p><b>and then with perfumes and cosmetics for another six months</b><br>The additional six months of treatment with perfumes and cosmetics further emphasizes the importance of beauty and presentation in the Persian court. Perfumes and cosmetics were used to enhance attractiveness and appeal, reflecting the cultural values of the time. This extended period of beautification can be seen as a parallel to the Christian life, where believers are continually being transformed and prepared for their ultimate meeting with Christ. The use of perfumes and cosmetics also connects to the biblical theme of fragrance as a symbol of worship and devotion (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-15.htm">2 Corinthians 2:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a></b><br>A Jewish woman who becomes queen of Persia. Her account is central to the Book of Esther, highlighting her courage and faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_xerxes.htm">King Xerxes</a></b><br>The Persian king who seeks a new queen, leading to Esther's rise to prominence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa</a></b><br>The capital of the Persian Empire, where the events of the Book of Esther take place.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/beauty_treatments.htm">Beauty Treatments</a></b><br>A year-long regimen of beautification for women, involving oil of myrrh and perfumes, as part of the preparation to meet the king.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/persian_empire.htm">Persian Empire</a></b><br>The vast empire ruled by King Xerxes, setting the backdrop for the events in Esther.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_purpose.htm">Preparation and Purpose</a></b><br>Just as Esther underwent a period of preparation, God often prepares us for His purposes in ways we may not immediately understand.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inner_vs._outer_beauty.htm">Inner vs. Outer Beauty</a></b><br>While Esther's account involves physical beauty treatments, Scripture consistently emphasizes the importance of inner beauty and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a></b><br>Esther's preparation period reminds us that God's timing is perfect, and we must trust His process in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_context.htm">Cultural Context</a></b><br>Understanding the cultural practices of the time helps us appreciate the challenges Esther faced and the courage she displayed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Esther's account encourages us to act in faith, trusting that God can use us in significant ways, even in challenging circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_records_verify_esther_2_12.htm">Why do historical records outside the Bible not verify the extensive beauty regimen described in Esther 2:12? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_esther_2_9_contradict_persian_customs.htm">Does Esther 2:9&#8217;s mention of special favor contradict known Persian customs for selecting a royal consort? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_queen_vashti_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Queen Vashti in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_challenges_did_esther_face.htm">What challenges did Esther face in her life?</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>(12) <span class= "bld">Manner.</span>--Translate, <span class= "ital">law</span> or <span class= "ital">ordinance,</span> as in <a href="/esther/1-8.htm" title="And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.">Esther 1:8</a>; <a href="/esther/1-15.htm" title="What shall we do to the queen Vashti according to law, because she has not performed the commandment of the king Ahasuerus by the chamberlains?">Esther 1:15</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- After she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women.</span> Rather, "After she had been (in the palace), according to the law prescribed to the women, twelve months." A year's purification was considered necessary before any maiden could approach the king (see the comment on ver. 3). <span class="cmt_word">Six months with oil of myrrh</span>. Myrrh was highly esteemed, both for its scent and for its purifying power, by the ancients. In Egypt it was employed largely in the preparation of mummies (Herod., 2:86). The Jews were directed to make it one of the chief ingredients in their "holy anointing oil" (<a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Exodus 30:23-25</a>). Dresses and beds were scented with it (<a href="/psalms/45-8.htm">Psalm 45:8</a>; <a href="/proverbs/7-17.htm">Proverbs 7:17</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And six months with sweet odours</span>. The word translated "sweet odours" seems to mean "spices" generally (comp. <a href="/songs/4-16.htm">Song of Solomon 4:16</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/2-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">In the twelve</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1513;&#1473;&#1456;&#1504;&#1461;&#1443;&#1497;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(&#353;&#601;&#183;n&#234;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">months</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1495;&#1465;&#1428;&#1491;&#1462;&#1513;&#1473;</span> <span class="translit">(&#7717;&#333;&#183;&#7695;e&#353;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> </span><span class="str2">The new moon, a month</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before [her]</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1504;&#1463;&#1506;&#1458;&#1512;&#1464;&#1448;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(na&#183;&#8216;a&#774;&#183;r&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5291.htm">Strong's 5291: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girl, maiden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turn</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1514;&#1468;&#1465;&#1512;&#1449;</span> <span class="translit">(t&#333;r)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8447.htm">Strong's 8447: </a> </span><span class="str2">A succession, a string, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to go</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1500;&#1464;&#1489;&#1443;&#1493;&#1465;&#1488; &#1472;</span> <span class="translit">(l&#257;&#183;&#7687;&#333;&#183;w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l &#124; Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1462;&#1500;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">King</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1502;&#1468;&#1462;&#1443;&#1500;&#1462;&#1498;&#1456;</span> <span class="translit">(ham&#183;me&#183;le&#7733;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Xerxes,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1458;&#1495;&#1463;&#1513;&#1473;&#1456;&#1493;&#1461;&#1512;&#1431;&#1493;&#1465;&#1513;&#1473;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;a&#774;&#183;&#7717;a&#353;&#183;w&#234;&#183;r&#333;&#183;w&#333;&#353;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_325.htm">Strong's 325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahasuerus -- king of Persia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the harem</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1504;&#1468;&#1464;&#1513;&#1473;&#1460;&#1497;&#1501;&#1433;</span> <span class="translit">(han&#183;n&#257;&#183;&#353;&#238;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">regulation required</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1499;&#1468;&#1456;&#1491;&#1464;&#1444;&#1514;</span> <span class="translit">(k&#601;&#183;&#7695;&#257;&#7791;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k &#124; Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1881.htm">Strong's 1881: </a> </span><span class="str2">A royal edict, statute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[each young woman]</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1504;&#1468;&#1464;&#1513;&#1473;&#1460;&#1469;&#1497;&#1501;&#1475;</span> <span class="translit">(han&#183;n&#257;&#183;&#353;&#238;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to receive beauty treatments</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1502;&#1456;&#1512;&#1493;&#1468;&#1511;&#1461;&#1497;&#1492;&#1462;&#1425;&#1503;</span> <span class="translit">(m&#601;&#183;r&#363;&#183;q&#234;&#183;hen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct &#124; third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4795.htm">Strong's 4795: </a> </span><span class="str2">A scraping, rubbing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with oil</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1489;&#1468;&#1456;&#1513;&#1473;&#1462;&#1443;&#1502;&#1462;&#1503;</span> <span class="translit">(b&#601;&#183;&#353;e&#183;men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b &#124; Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of myrrh</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1502;&#1468;&#1465;&#1428;&#1512;</span> <span class="translit">(ham&#183;m&#333;r)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4753.htm">Strong's 4753: </a> </span><span class="str2">Myrrh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for six</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1513;&#1473;&#1460;&#1513;&#1473;&#1468;&#1464;&#1444;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(&#353;i&#353;&#183;&#353;&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">months,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1495;&#1459;&#1491;&#1464;&#1513;&#1473;&#1460;&#1497;&#1501;&#1433;</span> <span class="translit">(&#7717;o&#183;&#7695;&#257;&#183;&#353;&#238;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> </span><span class="str2">The new moon, a month</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and then with perfumes</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1489;&#1468;&#1463;&#1489;&#1468;&#1456;&#1513;&#1474;&#1464;&#1502;&#1460;&#1428;&#1497;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(bab&#183;b&#601;&#183;&#347;&#257;&#183;m&#238;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article &#124; Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1314.htm">Strong's 1314: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fragrance, spicery, the balsam plant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cosmetics</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1468;&#1489;&#1456;&#1514;&#1463;&#1502;&#1456;&#1512;&#1493;&#1468;&#1511;&#1461;&#1430;&#1497;</span> <span class="translit">(&#363;&#183;&#7687;&#601;&#183;&#7791;am&#183;r&#363;&#183;q&#234;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b &#124; Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8562.htm">Strong's 8562: </a> </span><span class="str2">A scouring, soap, perfumery for, the bath, a detergent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for another six</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1456;&#1513;&#1473;&#1460;&#1513;&#1473;&#1468;&#1464;&#1444;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(w&#601;&#183;&#353;i&#353;&#183;&#353;&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">months.</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1495;&#1459;&#1491;&#1464;&#1513;&#1473;&#1460;&#1497;&#1501;&#1433;</span> <span class="translit">(&#7717;o&#183;&#7695;&#257;&#183;&#353;&#238;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> </span><span class="str2">The new moon, a month</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/2-12.htm">OT History: Esther 2:12 Each young woman's turn came to go (Est Esth. 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