Esther 2:13 web — The young woman then came to the king like this: whatever she desired was given her to go with her out of the women's h…

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"The young woman then came to the king like this: whatever she desired was given her to go with her out of the women's house to the king's house."

— Esther 2:13, World English Bible

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Esther 2 — Context

10

Esther had not made known her people nor her relatives, because Mordecai had instructed her that she should not make it known.

11

Mordecai walked every day in front of the court of the women's house, to find out how Esther did, and what would become of her.

12

Each young woman'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).

13

The young woman then came to the king like this: whatever she desired was given her to go with her out of the women's house to the king's house.

14

In the evening she went, and on the next day she returned into the second women's house, to the custody of Shaashgaz, the king's eunuch, who kept the concubines. She came in to the king no more, unless the king delighted in her, and she was called by name.

15

Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, came to go in to the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's eunuch, the keeper of the women, advised. Esther obtained favor in the sight of all those who looked at her.

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So Esther was taken to King Ahasuerus into his royal house in the tenth month, which is the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.

Esther 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 2:13 say?
Esther 2:13 in the World English Bible reads: “The young woman then came to the king like this: whatever she desired was given her to go with her out of the women's house to the king's house.”
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 (WEB): “The young woman then came to the king like this: whatever she desired was given her to go with her out of the women's house to the king's house.” 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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