Esther 2:15
"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."
Key Reflection
This passage highlights Esther's temporary seclusion and the rigorous selection process for royal concubines. Her return to the secondary quarters signifies a period of inactivity before potentially being chosen again, depending on the king’s favor, illustrating both the uncertainty and dependence on divine providence that underlie her situation.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes