Esther 2:13 net — the woman would go to the king in the following way: Whatever she asked for would be provided for her to take with her…

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"the woman would go to the king in the following way: Whatever she asked for would be provided for her to take with her from the harem to the royal palace."

— Esther 2:13, NET Bible

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Esther 2 — Context

10

Now Esther had not disclosed her people or her lineage, for Mordecai had instructed her not to do so.

11

And day after day Mordecai used to walk back and forth in front of the court of the harem in order to learn how Esther was doing and what might happen to her.

12

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–

13

the woman would go to the king in the following way: Whatever she asked for would be provided for her to take with her from the harem to the royal palace.

14

In the evening she went, and in the morning she returned to a separate part of the harem, to the authority of Shaashgaz the king’s eunuch who was overseeing the concubines. She would not go back to the king unless the king was pleased with her and she was requested by name.

15

When it became the turn of Esther daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai(who had raised her as if she were his own daughter) to go to the king, she did not request anything except what Hegai the king’s eunuch, who was overseer of the women, had recommended. Yet Esther met with the approval of all who saw her.

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Then Esther was taken to King Ahasuerus at his royal residence in the tenth month(that is, the month of Tebeth) in the seventh year of his reign.

Esther 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Esther 2:13 say?
Esther 2:13 in the NET Bible reads: “the woman would go to the king in the following way: Whatever she asked for would be provided for her to take with her from the harem to the royal palace.”
Where is Esther 2:13 in the Bible?
Esther 2:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 2, verse 13.
Who wrote Esther?
Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.
What is the book of Esther about?
Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.
What are the major themes of Esther?
Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 2:13.
What translation should I read Esther 2:13 in?
Esther 2:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Esther 2:13?
Esther 2:13 reads (NET): “the woman would go to the king in the following way: Whatever she asked for would be provided for her to take with her from the harem to the royal palace.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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