Esther 2:4

Esther 2:4 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti.” This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.

King James Version KJV

And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

American Standard Version ASV

and let the maiden that pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And let the girl who is pleasing to the king be queen in place of Vashti. And the king was pleased with this suggestion; and he did so.

Free Bible Version FBV

The young woman the king finds most attractive can become queen in place of Vashti.” The king thought this was a good idea, so he acted upon it.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the mayde that shall please the King, let her reigne in the steade of Vashti. And this pleased the King, and he did so.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and the young woman who is good in the eyes of the king doth reign instead of Vashti;' and the thing is good in the eyes of the king, and he doth so.

World English Bible WEB

and let the maiden who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti.” The thing pleased the king, and he did so.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And let the maiden who pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And whosoever among them all shall please the king’s eyes, let her be queen instead of Vasthi. The word pleased the king: and he commanded it should be done as they had suggested.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then the woman who pleases you most can become queen instead of Vashti.” The king liked what they suggested, so he did it.

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Esther 2:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הַֽ/נַּעֲרָ֗ה אֲשֶׁ֤ר תִּיטַב֙ בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ תִּמְלֹ֖ךְ תַּ֣חַת וַשְׁתִּ֑י וַ/יִּיטַ֧ב הַ/דָּבָ֛ר בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ כֵּֽן

וְ/הַֽ/נַּעֲרָ֗ה naʻărâh H5291 maiden Conj | Art | N-fs

אֲשֶׁ֤ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

תִּיטַב֙ yâṭab H3190 be good V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י ʻayin H5869 eye Prep | N-cd

הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms

תִּמְלֹ֖ךְ mâlak H4427 to reign V-Qal-Juss-3fs

תַּ֣חַת tachath H8478 underneath Prep

וַשְׁתִּ֑י Vashtîy H2060 Vashti N-proper

וַ/יִּיטַ֧ב yâṭab H3190 be good Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

הַ/דָּבָ֛ר dâbâr H1697 Chronicles Art | N-ms

בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י ʻayin H5869 eye Prep | N-cd

הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms

וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ ʻâsâh H6213 to make Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

כֵּֽן kên H3651 right Part

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Hebrew Word Reference — Esther 2:4

וְ/הַֽ/נַּעֲרָ֗ה naʻărâh H5291 "maiden" Conj | Art | N-fs

A maiden is a young, unmarried woman, often described as a servant or attendant. In the Bible, it refers to women like the maidens who served in the temple or the young women who were eligible for marriage.

Definition: 1) girl, damsel, female servant 1a) girl, damsel, little girl 1a1) of young woman, marriageable young woman, concubine, prostitute 1b) maid, female attendant, female servant

Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: damsel, maid(-en), young (woman). See also: Genesis 24:14; Ruth 2:5; Proverbs 9:3.

אֲשֶׁ֤ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

תִּיטַב֙ yâṭab H3190 "be good" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

To be good means to be pleasing or joyful, making something or someone sound, beautiful, or happy. It is used in various forms, including being glad, doing well, or being content. It appears in many books, including Psalms and Proverbs.

Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be glad, be joyful 1a2) to be well placed 1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with 1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make glad, rejoice 1b2) to do good to, deal well with 1b3) to do well, do thoroughly 1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful 1b5) to do well, do right

Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be (make) better, seem best, make cheerful, be comely, [phrase] be content, diligent(-ly), dress, earnestly, find favour, give, be glad, do (be, make) good(-ness), be (make) merry, please ([phrase] well), shew more (kindness), skilfully, [idiom] very small, surely, make sweet, thoroughly, tire, trim, very, be (can, deal, entreat, go, have) well (said, seen). See also: Genesis 4:7; 2 Samuel 3:36; Psalms 33:3.

בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י ʻayin H5869 "eye" Prep | N-cd

This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.

הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

תִּמְלֹ֖ךְ mâlak H4427 "to reign" V-Qal-Juss-3fs

To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.

Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen

Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.

תַּ֣חַת tachath H8478 "underneath" Prep

This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.

Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath

Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.

וַשְׁתִּ֑י Vashtîy H2060 "Vashti" N-proper

Vashti was the beautiful queen of Xerxes, who was divorced for disobeying his orders, as told in the book of Esther.

Definition: A woman living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Est.1.9; married to Ahasuerus (H0325) § Vashti = "beautiful" the queen, wife of Ahasuerus, whom he divorced for disobeying his orders

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Vashti. z See also: Esther 1:9; Esther 1:17; Esther 2:17.

וַ/יִּיטַ֧ב yâṭab H3190 "be good" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

הַ/דָּבָ֛ר dâbâr H1697 "Chronicles" Art | N-ms

A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.

Definition: This name means word, speaking

Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.

בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י ʻayin H5869 "eye" Prep | N-cd

Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)

הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

כֵּֽן kên H3651 "right" Part

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable

Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.

Study Notes — Esther 2:4

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Esther 2:4 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Esther 2:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Esther 2:4
Trapp's Commentary on Esther 2:4
Sermons on Esther 2:4

Context — Seeking Vashti’s Successor

2Then the king’s attendants proposed, “Let a search be made for beautiful young virgins for the king, 3and let the king appoint commissioners in each province of his kingdom to assemble all the beautiful young women into the harem at the citadel of Susa. Let them be placed under the care of Hegai, the king’s eunuch in charge of the women, and let them be given beauty treatments.

4Then let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti.” This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.

5Now there was at the citadel of Susa a Jewish man from the tribe of Benjamin named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish. 6He had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon among those taken captive with Jeconiah king of Judah.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Matthew 14:6	On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
2	Matthew 20:16	So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
3	Esther 1:21	The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan had advised.
4	Matthew 22:14	For many are called, but few are chosen.”
5	2 Samuel 17:4	This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
6	Esther 3:9–10	If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.” So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.
7	2 Samuel 16:21–23	Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to keep the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.” So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.
8	2 Samuel 13:4–6	so he asked Amnon, “Why are you, the son of the king, so depressed morning after morning? Won’t you tell me?” Amnon replied, “I am in love with Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.” Jonadab told him, “Lie down on your bed and pretend you are ill. When your father comes to see you, say to him, ‘Please let my sister Tamar come and give me something to eat. Let her prepare it in my sight so I may watch her and eat it from her hand.’” So Amnon lay down and feigned illness. When the king came to see him, Amnon said, “Please let my sister Tamar come and make a couple of cakes in my sight, so that I may eat from her hand.”

Esther 2:4 Summary

This verse is saying that the king's attendants came up with a plan to find a new queen, and the king liked the idea and decided to go with it. The plan was to gather all the beautiful young women in the kingdom and let the king choose the one he liked best, as stated in Esther 2:4. This shows how the king was looking for someone to please him, but it also sets the stage for God to work in the lives of His people, as seen in Esther 4:14 and Romans 8:28. Just like the king was looking for someone to please him, we should be seeking to please God with our lives, as instructed in 2 Corinthians 5:9.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the king's goal in searching for a new queen?

The king's goal was to find a young woman who pleased him, as stated in Esther 2:4, and this search was a result of his previous queen, Vashti, being deposed, as seen in Esther 1:19.

Why did the king's attendants suggest this plan?

The king's attendants suggested this plan to find a new queen because they wanted to please the king and help him move on from his previous situation with Vashti, similar to how Solomon's attendants helped him in 1 Kings 1:2-4.

What does this verse reveal about the king's character?

This verse reveals that the king was a man who acted on the suggestions of his attendants and was looking for a new queen to please him, which shows his desire for earthly pleasure and approval, as warned against in 1 John 2:16-17.

How does this verse fit into the larger story of Esther?

This verse sets the stage for the introduction of Esther, a Jewish woman who would become the new queen and play a crucial role in saving the Jewish people, as seen in Esther 4:14 and Esther 8:1-8.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can apply the principle of seeking to please God, rather than seeking to please people, in my own life?
How can I use my position or influence to bring glory to God, just like Esther would later do?
What are some things in my life that I am seeking to please God with, and what are some things that I am seeking to please people with?
How can I trust God's sovereignty in my life, even when things seem uncertain or out of control, like they did for the Jewish people in Esther's time?

Gill's Exposition on Esther 2:4

And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti,.... Have the royal estate, that was taken from Vashti, given to her, the crown royal set on her head, c.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Esther 2:4

Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king: No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on Esther 2:4

Esther 2:4 And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.Ver. 4. And let the maiden] Herein unhappy that she got her honour with the loss of her honesty; and that so many maids are made miserable for her sake. That pleaseth the king] Heb. That is good in his eyes. The eye is the lamp and ornament of the whole body; and yet that most lightsome part doth ofttimes draw the soul into utter darkness; while by those windows of wickedness and loopholes of lust Satan windeth himself into the heart, and maketh it impudicitiae cloacam (as Venus’ s temple on the top of Lebanon is called by Eusebius), a very sink and sewer of all lewdness and abomination. Be queen instead of Vashti] This was held a great business, and a sufficient recompense. The bramble held it a goodly thing to reign over the trees: not so the vine and fig tree, Judges 9:15. And the thing pleased the king] Because it added more fuel to the fire of his lust, and that he may lengthen out his days in dalliance and wantonness: ut libidine libidinem provocante, nihil nisi muliebris fiat, saith an expositor here, that he might be the right successor of Sardanapalus, who buried himself in the bosoms of his harlots, and left behind him this infamous epitaph: παφιλιπαλιφι-Tαυτεχωοσσ’ εφαγονκαιεφυβοισακαιμετερωτος, παλιφι TεοπνεπαθονταδεαλλακαιολβιαπανταλελειπταιAn epitaph fit for an ox, saith Aristotle. The kings of Persia are noted for effeminate, fitter for a canopy than a camp; and affecting such sights, ubi Imperator Apparator, lanx phalanx, acies facies, bella labella, spicula pocula, scutum scortum, &c. And he did so] According to the counsel of those court parasites (whose word is that of Stratocles, Mihi placer quicquid Regi placet), he walked in the ways of his heart, and in the sight of his eyes, little thinking that for all these things God would bring him into judgment, Ecclesiastes 11:9. But such governors the wicked world deserveth, as being itself totus in maligno positus, 1 John 5:19 When Phocas, that filthy traitor, reigned at Constantinople, Cedrinus saith that a certain honest poor man was very earnest with God to know why such a man, or rather monster, was set up; he was answered again by a voice, that there could not be a worse man found, and that the sins of Christians did require it.

Sermons on Esther 2:4

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	Revival Series 5 by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the downfall of those who have gained wealth and power through dishonest means. He emphasizes that their kingdom will eventually perish, whil
	(Genesis) - Part 12 by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers of seeking personal glory and making a name for oneself. He warns against the desire to be recognized and praised, whether it be
	K-254 Latent Anti-Semitism (2 of 2) by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the hardships and struggles that a couple faced in their early years, living in a small trailer with frost coming through their door. The sp