Esther 2:2 bbe — Then the servants who were waiting on the king said to him, Let search be made for some fair young virgins for the king:

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"Then the servants who were waiting on the king said to him, Let search be made for some fair young virgins for the king:"

— Esther 2:2, Bible in Basic English

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Esther 2 — Context

1

After these things, when the king's feelings were calmer, the thought of Vashti and what she had done and the order he had made against her, came back to his mind.

2

Then the servants who were waiting on the king said to him, Let search be made for some fair young virgins for the king:

3

Let the king give authority to certain men in all the divisions of his kingdom, to get together all the fair young virgins and send them to Shushan, the king's town, to the women's house, under the care of Hegai, the king's servant, the keeper of the women: and let the things needed for making them clean be given to them;

4

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.

5

Now there was a certain Jew in Shushan named Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;

Esther 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 2:2 say?
Esther 2:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the servants who were waiting on the king said to him, Let search be made for some fair young virgins for the king:”
Where is Esther 2:2 in the Bible?
Esther 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read Esther 2:2 in?
Esther 2:2 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 2:2?
Esther 2:2 reads (BBE): “Then the servants who were waiting on the king said to him, Let search be made for some fair young virgins for the king:” 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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