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This young woman, who was also known as Esther, had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died. <a href="/nlt/esther/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> This man had a very beautiful and lovely young cousin, Hadassah, who was also called Esther. When her father and mother died, Mordecai adopted her into his family and raised her as his own daughter. <a href="/esv/esther/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, the daughter of his uncle, for she had neither father nor mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was lovely to look at, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. <a href="/bsb/esther/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, because she did not have a father or mother. The young woman was lovely in form and appearance, and when her father and mother had died, Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter. <a href="/kjv/esther/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. <a href="/nkjv/esther/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had neither father nor mother. The young woman was lovely and beautiful. When her father and mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. <a href="/nasb_/esther/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He was the guardian to Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had no father or mother. Now the young woman was beautiful of form and face, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. <a href="/nasb/esther/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle&#8217s daughter, for she had no father or mother. Now the young lady was beautiful of form and face, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. <a href="/nasb77/esther/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had neither father nor mother. Now the young lady was beautiful of form and face, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. <a href="/lsb/esther/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had no father or mother. Now the young lady was beautiful in form and beautiful in appearance, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. <a href="/amp/esther/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He was the guardian of Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had no father or mother. The young woman was beautiful of form and face; and when her father and mother died, Mordecai took her in as his own daughter. <a href="/csb/esther/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Mordecai was the legal guardian of his cousin Hadassah (that is, Esther), because she had no father or mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was extremely good-looking. When her father and mother died, Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. <a href="/hcsb/esther/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Mordecai was the legal guardian of his cousin Hadassah (that is, Esther), because she didn&#8217t have a father or mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was extremely good-looking. When her father and mother died, Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. <a href="/asv/esther/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. <a href="/cev/esther/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Mordecai had a very beautiful cousin named Esther, whose Hebrew name was Hadassah. He had raised her as his own daughter, after her father and mother died. <a href="/erv/esther/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. <a href="/gwt/esther/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Mordecai had raised Hadassah, also known as Esther, his uncle's daughter, because she was an orphan. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was very attractive. When her father and mother died, Mordecai adopted her as his own daughter. <a href="/gnt/esther/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> He had a cousin, Esther, whose Hebrew name was Hadassah; she was a beautiful young woman, and had a good figure. At the death of her parents, Mordecai had adopted her and brought her up as his own daughter. <a href="/isv/esther/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Mordecai had raised his cousin Hadassah, or Esther, because she had no father or mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was very attractive. When her mother and father died Mordecai had taken her as his daughter. <a href="/msb/esther/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, because she did not have a father or mother. The young woman was lovely in form and appearance, and when her father and mother had died, Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter. <a href="/net/esther/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Now he was acting as the guardian of Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, for neither her father nor her mother was alive. This young woman was very attractive and had a beautiful figure. When her father and mother died, Mordecai had raised her as if she were his own daughter. <a href="/nheb/esther/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother. The maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. <a href="/wbt/esther/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. <a href="/web/esther/2.htm">World English Bible</a> He brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter; for she had neither father nor mother. The maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he is supporting Hadassah—she [is] Esther—daughter of his uncle, for she has neither father nor mother, and the young woman [is] of beautiful form, and of good appearance, and at the death of her father and her mother Mordecai has taken her to himself for a daughter. <a href="/ylt/esther/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he is supporting Hadassah -- she is Esther -- daughter of his uncle, for she hath neither father nor mother, and the young woman is of fair form, and of good appearance, and at the death of her father and her mother hath Mordecai taken her to him for a daughter. <a href="/slt/esther/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will be nourishing Hadassah (this is Esther) his uncle's daughter: for not to her, father and mother, and the maiden beautiful of form and good of aspect; and in the death of her father and her mother; Mordecai took her to him for a daughter.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he had brought up his brother's daughter Edissa, who by another name was called Esther: now she had lost both her parents: and was exceeding fair and beautiful. And her father and mother being dead, Mardochai adopted her for his daughter. <a href="/cpdv/esther/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 4:7>who had raised his brother’s daughter Hadassah, who by another name was called Esther. And she had lost both her parents. She was very beautiful, with a graceful appearance. Since her father and mother had both died, Mordecai adopted her as his own daughter. <a href="/nabre/esther/2.htm">New American Bible</a> He became foster father to his cousin Hadassah, that is, Esther, when she lost both father and mother. The young woman was beautifully formed and lovely to behold. On the death of her father and mother, Mordecai adopted her as his own daughter. <a href="/nrsvce/esther/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is Esther, his cousin, for she had neither father nor mother; the girl was fair and beautiful, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai adopted her as his own daughter.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he brought up Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother died, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. <a href="/hpbt/esther/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he had raised Hedess, who is Esthir, daughter of his paternal uncle, because she had no father or mother, and the young girl was beautiful in her appearance, and her face was beautiful, and when her father and her mother died, Murdacai took her as a daughter.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother, and the maiden was of beautiful form and fair to look on; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. <a href="/sep/esther/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he had a foster child, daughter of Aminadab his father's brother, and her name was Esther; and when her parents were dead, he brought her up for a wife for himself: and the damsel was beautiful. <a href="/parallel/esther/2-7.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=340" 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">Esther Finds Favor</a> …6He had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon among those taken captive with Jeconiah king of Judah. 7<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And Mordecai</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: ’ō·mên (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To confirm, support. ">had brought up</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1919.htm" title="1919: hă·ḏas·sāh (N-proper-ms) -- Myrtle, Esther's Jewish name. Feminine of hadac; Hadassah.">Hadassah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">(that is,</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: ’es·têr (N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">Esther),</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">the daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/1730.htm" title="1730: dō·ḏōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or dod; from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e. to love; by implication, a love- token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle.">of his uncle,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">she did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">have</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’āḇ (N-ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">a father</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: wā·’êm (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">or mother.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5291.htm" title="5291: wə·han·na·‘ă·rāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- A girl, maiden. Feminine of na'ar; a girl.">The young woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/3303.htm" title="3303: yə·p̄aṯ- (Adj-fsc) -- Fair, beautiful. From yaphah; beautiful.">was lovely</a> <a href="/hebrew/8389.htm" title="8389: tō·’ar (N-ms) -- Outline, form. From ta'ar; outline, i.e. Figure or appearance.">in form</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: wə·ṭō·w·ḇaṯ (Conj-w:: Adj-fsc) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/4758.htm" title="4758: mar·’eh (N-ms) -- Sight, appearance, vision. From ra'ah; a view; also an appearance, whether a shape, or a vision.">appearance,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·hā (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">and when her father</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: wə·’im·māh (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3fs) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">and mother</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: ū·ḇə·mō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">had died,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: mā·rə·do·ḵay (N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">Mordecai</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lə·qā·ḥāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">had taken her in</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">as his own</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: lə·ḇaṯ (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughter.</a> 8When the king’s command and edict had been proclaimed, many young women gathered at the citadel of Susa under the care of Hegai. Esther was also taken to the palace and placed under the care of Hegai, the custodian of the women.…<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="/genesis/24-16.htm">Genesis 24:16</a> Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin who had not had relations with any man. She went down to the spring, filled her jar, and came up again. <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Genesis 41:12-14</a> Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually. / And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.” / So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. <a href="/exodus/2-5.htm">Exodus 2:5-10</a> Soon the daughter of Pharaoh went down to bathe in the Nile, and her attendants were walking along the riverbank. And when she saw the basket among the reeds, she sent her maidservant to retrieve it. / When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the little boy was crying. So she had compassion on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrew children.” / Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” ... <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12</a> So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” <a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27</a> Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman. <a href="/2_kings/9-2.htm">2 Kings 9:2</a> When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. <a href="/2_kings/11-2.htm">2 Kings 11:2-3</a> 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. / And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. <a href="/job/42-15.htm">Job 42:15</a> No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. <a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a> Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a> For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Matthew 1:18-25</a> This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. / But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ... <a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a> Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. <a href="/luke/1-27.htm">Luke 1:27-38</a> to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. / The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” / Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. ... <a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36-38</a> There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, / and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. / Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. <a href="/john/19-26.htm">John 19:26-27</a> When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.brought up.<a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Ephesians 6:4</a> And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.Hadassah.<a href="/daniel/1-6.htm">Daniel 1:6,7</a> Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: … his uncle's.<a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Esther 2:15</a> 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.<a href="/jeremiah/32-7.htm">Jeremiah 32:7-12</a> Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come unto thee, saying, Buy thee my field that is in Anathoth: for the right of redemption is thine to buy it… fair and beautiful.<a href="/esther/1-11.htm">Esther 1:11</a> To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.took.<a href="/genesis/48-5.htm">Genesis 48:5</a> And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-18.htm">2 Corinthians 6:18</a> And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.<a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1</a> Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/9-9.htm">Adopted</a> <a href="/esther/2-3.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Cousin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-10.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">Died</a> <a href="/esther/9-32.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/1-14.htm">Face</a> <a href="/esther/2-3.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Features</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">Form</a> <a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Lady</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-4.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Maiden</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Uncle</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Uncle's</a> <a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/106-35.htm">Adopted</a> <a href="/job/38-31.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-9.htm">Cousin</a> <a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/job/1-19.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/job/1-19.htm">Died</a> <a href="/esther/2-8.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/26-13.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/job/38-14.htm">Features</a> <a href="/job/4-16.htm">Form</a> <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Lady</a> <a href="/job/31-1.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Maiden</a> <a href="/esther/2-10.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/2-10.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/job/1-21.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Uncle</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-8.htm">Uncle's</a> <a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Young</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>And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle Mordecai, a Jew from the tribe of Benjamin, plays a significant role in the Book of Esther. His name suggests a connection to the Babylonian god Marduk, reflecting the cultural assimilation of Jews in exile. Hadassah, meaning "myrtle," is Esther's Hebrew name, while Esther is derived from the Persian word for "star," possibly linked to the goddess Ishtar. This duality of names highlights the tension between Jewish identity and Persian culture. Mordecai's relationship to Esther as her cousin and guardian underscores the importance of family and kinship in Jewish tradition, especially during the diaspora.because she did not have a father or mother Esther's orphaned status is crucial to her story, as it sets the stage for her adoption by Mordecai. Orphanhood in ancient times often left individuals vulnerable, but it also allowed for divine providence to work through unexpected means. Esther's lack of parents emphasizes God's sovereignty in using unlikely individuals to fulfill His purposes. This theme of divine orchestration is echoed in other biblical narratives, such as Joseph's rise to power in Egypt.The young woman was lovely in form and appearance Esther's beauty is a key factor in her selection as queen, yet the narrative suggests that her inner qualities are equally significant. The emphasis on physical beauty reflects the cultural values of the Persian Empire, where appearance could determine one's fate. However, Esther's story ultimately reveals that true beauty lies in courage, wisdom, and faithfulness. This mirrors the biblical principle found in <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, where God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance.and when her father and mother had died, Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter Mordecai's adoption of Esther demonstrates the Jewish value of caring for orphans and the vulnerable, as commanded in the Torah (<a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18</a>). This act of kindness and responsibility foreshadows the protective role Mordecai will play throughout the narrative. His guardianship also prefigures the concept of spiritual adoption found in the New Testament, where believers are adopted into God's family through Christ (<a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Ephesians 1:5</a>). Mordecai's actions reflect God's care and provision for His people, even in exile.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a> A Jew from the tribe of Benjamin, living in Susa, who took in his cousin Esther as his own daughter after her parents died. He plays a crucial role in the account of Esther, guiding and advising her. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hadassah/esther.htm">Hadassah/Esther</a> A Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai. Her Hebrew name is Hadassah, and she is known for her beauty and grace. She becomes queen and plays a pivotal role in saving her people. 3. <a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa</a> The capital of the Persian Empire where the events of the Book of Esther take place. It is a significant location for the Jewish diaspora during this period. 4. <a href="/topical/e/esther's_parents.htm">Esther's Parents</a> Though not named, their death is a significant event that leads to Esther being raised by Mordecai, setting the stage for her future role as queen. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_persian_empire.htm">The Persian Empire</a> The ruling empire during the time of Esther, under which the Jewish people lived in exile. The empire's laws and customs form the backdrop of the account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_orphanhood.htm">God's Sovereignty in Orphanhood</a> Esther's account reminds us that God can use difficult circumstances, such as the loss of parents, for His greater purpose. He places people in our lives, like Mordecai, to guide and support us. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_and_community.htm">The Role of Family and Community</a> Mordecai's adoption of Esther highlights the importance of family and community support. We are called to care for those in need, reflecting God's love and provision. <a href="/topical/i/inner_beauty_and_character.htm">Inner Beauty and Character</a> While Esther's physical beauty is noted, her account emphasizes the importance of inner beauty and character. As believers, we should cultivate a heart that seeks to honor God above all. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faithfulness.htm">Courage and Faithfulness</a> Esther's journey from orphan to queen demonstrates courage and faithfulness. We are encouraged to trust God's plan and step out in faith, even when the future is uncertain.<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/could_a_jewish_orphan_become_a_persian_queen.htm">In Esther 2:7, is it historically plausible for a Jewish orphan with no royal lineage to rise to Persian queenship? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_hadassah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Hadassah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_challenges_did_esther_face.htm">What challenges did Esther face in her life?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_godly_father.htm">What defines a godly father?</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>(7) Hadassah.--This is evidently formed from the Hebrew hadas, the myrtle: Esther is generally assumed to be a Persian name, meaning a star. Unless we assume that this latter name was given afterwards, and is here used by anticipation, we have here an early case of the common Jewish practice of using two names, a Hebrew and a Gentile one--e.g., Saul, Paul; John, Mark; Joses, Justus, &c.Uncle.--Abihail (see <a href="/esther/2-15.htm" title="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 to the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favor in the sight of all them that looked on her.">Esther 2:15</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - He brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther. "Hadassah" has been compared with "Atossa," and "Esther" with "Amestris;" but there is probably no more ground for the one identification than the other. Mordecai's cousin received originally the Hebrew name of "Hadassah," a derivative of hadas "myrtle" (compare "Susannah" from shushan, "lily"); but was subsequently called by the Persians "Esther," which may either be Ishtar, "Venus," or an equivalent of the Zend ctare, Mod. Pers. sitareh, Greek ἀστήρ, Engl. "star," etc. His uncle's daughter. Therefore his own first cousin, but probably much younger than himself. Whom Mordecai... took for his own daughter. Not perhaps By a formal adoption, but by taking her to live with him, and treating her as if she had been his own child. This fact is related to account for the terms of familiarity between the two, which form an essential part of the later narrative. It introduces Mordecai to the reader under a favourable aspect, as kindly and benevolent. <a href="/commentaries/esther/2-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And [Mordecai] וַיְהִ֨י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be had brought up אֹמֵ֜ן (’ō·mên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> To confirm, support Hadassah הֲדַסָּ֗ה (hă·ḏas·sāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1919.htm">Strong's 1919: </a> Hadassah -- 'myrtle', Esther's Jewish name (that is, הִ֤יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Esther), אֶסְתֵּר֙ (’es·têr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of his uncle, דֹּד֔וֹ (dō·ḏōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1730.htm">Strong's 1730: </a> To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle because כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction she did not אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle have a father אָ֣ב (’āḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father or mother. וָאֵ֑ם (wā·’êm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) The young woman וְהַנַּעֲרָ֤ה (wə·han·na·‘ă·rāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5291.htm">Strong's 5291: </a> A girl, maiden was lovely יְפַת־ (yə·p̄aṯ-) Adjective - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> Fair, beautiful in form תֹּ֙אַר֙ (tō·’ar) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8389.htm">Strong's 8389: </a> Outline, figure, appearance and וְטוֹבַ֣ת (wə·ṭō·w·ḇaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good appearance, מַרְאֶ֔ה (mar·’eh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4758.htm">Strong's 4758: </a> Sight, appearance, vision and when her father אָבִ֙יהָ֙ (’ā·ḇî·hā) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father and mother וְאִמָּ֔הּ (wə·’im·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) had died, וּבְמ֤וֹת (ū·ḇə·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin Mordecai מָרְדֳּכַ֛י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther had taken her in לְקָחָ֧הּ (lə·qā·ḥāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take as his own ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 daughter. לְבַֽת׃ (lə·ḇaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/2-7.htm">OT History: Esther 2:7 He brought up Hadassah that is Esther (Est Esth. 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